PARALEGAL II

We are currently seeking a Paralegal II to perform the following: Integral part of a litigation team with co-workers
Under the direct supervision of an attorney, support cases in insurance defense/civil and responsible for opening/closing files, discovery, setting depositions, maintain attorney calendar, trial preparation including trial notebooks on complex cases
Assume responsibility for document management, including record retrieval and summary
Propound discovery and summarize discovery responses
Drafts motions, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents
Coordinates discovery with expert witnesses and clients by gathering documents or other requested items
Perform any delegated task normally performed by a lawyer or secretary that is not otherwise prohibited by statute, court rule, administrative rule or regulations, controlling authority, or the applicable state’s professional rules.
Take Continuing Legal Education (CLE - 6 hours) per year and satisfy any applicable state requirements.
Be active in state and local paralegal professional organization and/or local or state bar association (where permissible).
May monitor the work of or serve as resource person for or train new paralegals.
Understands the duty of a paralegal to maintain client confidentiality.Successful candidates must meet the following requirements: At least 7 years of paralegal experience in related field (insurance defense litigation)
demonstrated experience drafting motions
Work well under pressure; meet multiple and competing deadlines; and demonstrate an ability to work in a respectful manner that encourages teamwork despite disagreements.
Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, Westlaw
Knowledge of court rules in Los Angeles and Ventura
Ability to multi-task, demonstrate organization skills and a team builder in a small office environment
REQUIREMENTS
Please refer to the Job Description for the qualifications.