Paralegal - Trial & Defense
Core
Support the Trial & Defense team in Los Angeles by managing litigation caseloads, preparing documents, and assisting counsel through all phases of litigation.
Role type
Paralegal (Trial & Defense)
Builds
Litigation support materials, case files, and discovery documents for trial and defense teams.
Domain
Legal services / Litigation
Required skills
Litigation experience, document review, deposition assistance, court docket management, electronic filing, medical record summarization, case organization, privilege log preparation, scheduling IMEs
Preferred skills
Strong academic credentials, adaptability to fast-paced environments, ability to handle sensitive information, willingness to learn new software
Technologies
Court websites, e-filing systems, spreadsheet software
Responsibilities
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; Reviewing court dockets and electronic filing notifications; Assist counsel with all phases of litigation; Preparation of pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents; Intake and organization of voluminous document production; Scheduling and Designating IMEs; Following up for outstanding discovery