Civil Litigation Paralegal - Toxic Tort - Goldberg Segalla LLP

Goldberg Segalla, a dynamic and collaborative law firm with a national presence, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team in one of our California offices as a Civil Litigation Paralegal specializing in Toxic Tort.

The position requires the ability to multitask effectively and balance working on multiple requests and projects on a daily basis. Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail are required paralegal will assist and provide a wide range of legal support to the supervising attorney(s). These duties include maintaining files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, communicating with clients and other parties involved in the cases, etc. This position requires knowledge of best law firm practices and the legal field.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES:
Communication Skills: The paralegal must be able to document and present their legal research and any related information to their supervising attorney(s) in a timely manner.
Computer Skills: The paralegal needs to be familiar with using computers for legal research and litigation support as well as support in any other facets of law. In addition, the paralegal needs to be familiar with computer software that may help them organize and maintain legal documents.
Interpersonal Skills: The paralegal will spend most of their time working closely with clients and other professionals and must be able to develop good relationships. As such, they must make clients comfortable sharing personal information regarding their cases.
Organizational Skills: The paralegal will be responsible for many cases at times. They must adapt to a fast paced environment with constant changing of deadlines. In addition, in order to be efficient the paralegal must contain excellent organizational skills.
Research Skills: The paralegal will need to have good research and investigative skills to conduct legal research.

BILLING HOUR REQUIREMENT: 

• 100 hours per month

RESPONSIBLITIES/SKILLS

• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient as a billing timekeeper
• E-filing in all California jurisdictions (state and federal) 
• Preparation of discovery requests and standard form motions
• Preparation of medical abstracts/chronologies
• Knowledge of legal documents and terminology
• Prior experience with investigating the availabilty,acquiring, and evaluating subpoenaed records, disclosed records and depo transcripts
• Assisting with pre-trial preparation including communicating and coordinating expert depositions, reports and notes disclosures
• Assisting attorneys in investigating the facts of a case, including contacting and interviewing witnesses
• Organize and maintain documents in the physical file and the firm’s document Management software
• Gather, maintain current, and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Prepare trial, mediation, and motion hearing binders to help attorneys prepare for hearings and trial
• Reach out to clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, or depositions
• Overall case management, including assisting the attorney with meeting calendar and pleading deadlines

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: 

• 3+ years of experience as a civil litigation and trial paralegal. 
• Litigation defense experience is preferred.
• ABA-accredited paralegal certification (or equivalent) preferred

BENEFITS:
This role offers a hourly salary and bonus opportunity. The hourly salary range for this position is $29.00 to $47.00. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance a 401(k) plan, flexible spending and more. 

Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business - we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good, are traits we all embody.
 

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 400 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.