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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : California - San Diego
Refer to Job # RVMO826993


Litigation Paralegal The candidate will draft letters of representation, identify lienholders and put them on notice. Update the parties tree and add case information to case management system. Identify medical providers and obtain medical records and bills. Support/communicate with client and be their main source of contact with the office. Draft complaints, discovery, responsive discovery and other pleadings for attorney review. Contact and retain experts. Obtain retainer check and fee agreement and send to expert along with documents for expert s review. Arrange expert examination for client. Track discovery, pretrial and trial deadlines. Draft letters and other documents per the attorneys direction, including demands for settlement and mediation briefs, organize documents and exhibits. Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, document review, and other discovery and case matters through settlement, mediation, or trial. Re-profile and re-naming E-Served documents and incoming faxes in case management system, as well as emails and documents received by attorneys when requested. Obtain client s signature on Settlement Release. Contact all experts and vendors (court reporters, experts, etc) for final bills upon settlement of case. Draft settlement accountings, contact clients for approval and signature, arrange settlement check delivery. Draft transmittal letters to lienholders, clients, etc. of settlement along with checks Draft minor s comp paperwork. Prepare cases for closure. Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. Speaks confidently and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings. Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; is calm and patient; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines required. Associate s or bachelor s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA recognized paralegal program required. 3-years litigation experience, or meaningful experience in a similar role required. Solid understanding of civil procedure and state and federal court rules, and the ability to master local rules of court required. Outstanding computer skills and a high-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel required. Experience with Relativity or similar eDiscovery programs, Trial Director and case and document management programs a plus.
 
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