Paralegal/Legal Assistant
- South San Francisco, CA, United States
$75,000 to $110,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $75,000 to $110,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Experience
- The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of litigation experience and strong case management experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support an in-house litigation team. Company is based in South San Francisco, California. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of litigation experience and strong case management experience.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee litigation files from initial complaint through resolution, helping maintain progress at each stage of the case.
- Coordinate calendars, monitor court deadlines, and ensure key dates, hearings, and filing requirements are tracked accurately.
- Prepare, review, and electronically submit pleadings and other legal documents to the appropriate courts.
- Draft case management conference statements and assist with related court-mandated submissions.
- Support discovery efforts by preparing written discovery, organizing responses, and following up on required documentation.
- Communicate with clients to gather information and records needed for discovery responses and ongoing case development.
- Assist with motion-related filings and help organize supporting responses and related documentation.
- Compile, format, and finalize court documents and filing materials in advance of hearings and trial preparation.
- Prior experience supporting litigation matters in a paralegal or litigation assistant/litigation legal secretary capacity.
- Working knowledge of case management practices, including file organization and deadline tracking.
- Experience with electronic filing procedures and court document submission requirements.
- Ability to manage calendaring responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with personal injury, subrogation, or bond-related matters is helpful.
- Strong written communication skills for preparing legal documents, discovery materials, and case-related correspondence.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
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Skills
- Paralegal
- Litigation
- Case management
- Documentation
- Communicate with customers
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Work independently