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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : California - Irvine
Refer to Job # KBIG860067


Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities: Work hand-in-hand with attorneys on case planning, development and management. Review and organize all records, documents, and deposition testimony to ensure completeness of all file materials - extensive document management. Draft correspondence, discovery, discovery responses, mediation and arbitration briefs, pleadings, motions, and reports upon request of attorney. Contact opposing counsel when discovery responses are not timely provided. Review and summarize information relevant to the case obtained through discovery requests, depositions, and records. Coordinate and schedule depositions; prepare notices and subpoenas as needed. Coordinate with parties, witnesses and experts regarding interviews and meetings, including taking written statements if needed. Review all documents being produced for any privileged information and prepare privilege logs, as necessary. Attend team calendar meetings and make sure that all individuals involved in any case are aware of all calendar items. Conduct research through the library - both manual and electronic, as needed. Act as liaison between attorney and clients, carriers, experts, witnesses and other counsel, when requested by the attorney. Assists and maintains case management, client phone calls, and documents in the client case management system. Participates in all preparation leading up to a trial to support during the trial such as preparing witness data, summaries, exhibits, trial notebooks, drafts, coordination, etc. Records billable time and documentation into the client case management system daily. Qualifications: Paralegal certificate or proof of attestation. 3 years of experience as a paralegal in a defense litigation firm general liability department with an emphasis in wrongful death, slip/trip and fall, motor vehicle, trucking, personal injury, etc.; 3-5 years of General Liability experience with defense Construction Defect is a plus. must also have the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative and problem-solve. Knowledge of calendaring, state court rules, federal rules, and civil procedure is necessary. Must possess excellent communication and proofreading skills. must possess excellent organizational skills and have comprehensive experience with the legal profession. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint.
 
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