A premier business litigation firm dedicated is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join there team.
Position Summary:
The Litigation Paralegal will assist attorneys throughout all phases of business litigation cases, from initial client intake through trial preparation and case resolution. The ideal candidate has a strong background in business litigation, excellent organizational skills, and is comfortable handling a variety of legal tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in all stages of litigation, including case intake, discovery, pre-trial, trial, and post-trial phases.
- Draft, review, and file various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests.
- Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documents are properly maintained and filed in both physical and electronic formats.
- Conduct legal research, gather case facts, and summarize relevant findings to assist in case strategy.
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, client meetings, witness interviews, and court appearances.
- Prepare attorneys for trial, including creating trial binders, organizing exhibits, and coordinating with expert witnesses.
- Communicate with clients, court officials, opposing counsel, and vendors regarding case-related matters.
- Assist in the collection, review, and production of documents for discovery and trial.
- Track and manage case deadlines, ensuring attorneys remain informed of all critical dates and timelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal, preferably in business litigation.
- Strong understanding of federal and state court rules, e-filing procedures, and litigation processes.
- Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) and case management software.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
For consideration email your resume to jsilva(@)adamsmartingroup.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
