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Litigation Paralegal
Company | AAA Club Alliance |
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Location | Sacramento, CA, USA |
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Salary | $32.76 – $36.4 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certification(s) and/or licensure(s) in functional area
- Paralegal certification per CA Business & Professions Code Section 6450-6456 or as required by statute in other states as applicable
- Complete and stay current with Paralegal Continuing Education requirements
- Strong PC skills and knowledge of legal software applications and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written skills needed to compose legal documents
- Ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information
- Strong analytical, verbal communication and organizational skills
- Understand legal concepts, terminology, principles and legal procedures
- Understand legal and professional ethics
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a litigation team
Responsibilities
- Legal file review and initial drafting of legal documents, such as discovery responses, trial documents, jury instructions, motions and other pleadings. Responsible for calculating statutory deadlines and completing assignments in compliance with same.
- Legal research via electronic resources and in law libraries on variety of legal issues involving civil procedure, personal injury, and subrogation.
- Conducts insured client interviews for discovery purposes. Assists attorney with preparation of evidence and works with retained experts for trial, arbitration, and mediation readiness.
- Responsible for administrative matters such as law library updates, and follow-up on subpoenas. Responsible for compliance with mandatory continuing legal education rules.
- Primarily remote working environment with infrequent travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 – 5 years previous experience as a paralegal
- Notary license
- Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., participating in employee resource groups, volunteering, etc.)
- Lives into cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.)
- Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings
- Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.