Paralegal-Trial and Defense
Clyde & Co is seeking an experienced paralegal with 3+ years of litigation experience to support our Trial & Defense team in Los Angeles. The opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast-paced team environment.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain a busy caseload;
- Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track status of cases;
- Assisting in document review, organization and production and prepare privilege logs;
- Prepare medical record summaries and medical billing summary
- Assisting with depositions, exhibit preparation and digesting deposition transcripts;
- General case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.);
- Reviewing court dockets and electronic filing notifications; Assist counsel with all phases of litigation (pre-trial, trial and post-trial).
- Preparation of pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents
- Intake and organization of voluminous document production received from clients, opposing parties, and non-parties
- Scheduling and Designating IMEs; Following up for outstanding discovery
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of Litigation experience is preferred for this position;
- Excellent written and communication skills;
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
- Familiarity with Court websites and efiling procedures;
- Well-developed organization and time management skills
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information;
- Ability to gracefully work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
- Flexibility and adapts well to changes in workload;
- Strong academic credentials;
- Willing and able to learn new software;
- Intellectual curiosity.
The salary range for this position is $43.96 - $52.20 an hour. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
