Paralegal in Personal Injury and Construction Defect

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced paralegal in personal injury and construction defect to join our team in Long Beach. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
• Document Preparation: Handle the entire discovery process, including responding to discovery requests, communicating with clients, and summarizing discovery materials.
• Records Management: Summarize and manage voluminous records, such as medical records.
• Legal Writing: Produce high-quality legal documents and correspondence.
• Litigation Support: Assist with litigation calendars, trial deadlines, and the preparation of trial binders and exhibits.
• Client Communication: Regularly interact with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Extensive experience in insurance defense (personal injury and construction defect).
• Proficiency in handling the discovery process.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Familiarity with litigation calendars and trial deadlines.
• Certified Paralegal or a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 1 year working under the supervision of a CA licensed attorney.

Location: Long Beach, CA

Employment Type: Full-time (40-hour work week)
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm 

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000 plus benefits