Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal - Greenberg Gross LLP

Greenberg Gross LLP is a high-stakes boutique trial law firm that litigates cases grappling with some of the most important issues facing society. The Firm has an immediate full-time opening for a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal in our Costa Mesa office. This position will assist lawyers in all aspects of litigation practice including preparation of pleadings, assistance with discovery, document review and organization, and preparation and attendance at hearings and trials.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in all stages of complex litigation matters.
• Assists in all phases of discovery, including drafting, fact gathering, and analysis of documents, document productions, and preparing for depositions and witness interviews.
• Maintains and organizes electronic case files to ensure case documents are easily and promptly accessible to all team members.
• All aspects of electronic discovery, including the ability to manage document reviews and productions, i.e., loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching for documents in eDiscovery databases.
• Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars, and communicating with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.
• Coordinates, reviews, and maintains project status tracking charts for matters, including any tasks and deliverable requirements.
• Conducts factual research to support attorney projects.
• Assists with document searches, review, and analysis through various platforms.
• Communicates with clients, witnesses, and other outside parties as requested or approved by attorneys.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a personal injury litigation paralegal.
• Proficient with legal research and document retention databases for performing fact and legal research and effective management of complex evidence and case files.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Familiar with manipulating PDF files in Adobe.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize project requirements.
• Can-do attitude and flexible approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff members.
• Perform complex tasks that may be highly confidential or sensitive in nature, requiring discretion and diplomacy.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed is also required.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or a Paralegal by education and work experience as set forth by California Business and Profession Code, Section 6450(c).

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Response will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications. EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries, please.