Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Location: Glendale, CA 91203
Job Type: Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire- in office
Pay Rate: Up to $45/hour DOE

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support to attorneys handling civil defense matters. This role offers the opportunity to work throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial preparation, in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support for attorneys managing civil defense cases.
• Assist with case management, organization, and maintenance of physical and electronic case files.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, court databases, and other online resources.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, declarations, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare, review, and respond to discovery requests and document productions.
• Coordinate with clients and third parties to gather records, documents, and case information.
• Draft case status reports, deposition summaries, medical summaries, discovery summaries, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Prepare and eFile court documents in California state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Generate and maintain Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs).
• Obtain and organize medical, employment, and other relevant records.
• Manage attorney calendars and monitor critical litigation deadlines.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial binders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the litigation team.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or Attorney Declaration (sign-off) Pathway     
• Must have ProLaw experience
• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or completion of a Paralegal Studies program preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil defense litigation experience a plus
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and legal research techniques.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with legal databases, eFiling systems, and document management platforms.
• Professional verbal and written English communication skills.

Benefits (Upon Permanent Hire)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Program