Job Description
Job Description
Litigation Paralegal
Career Consulting Partners is partnered with a leading plaintiff’s personal injury law firm that has provided legal representation to clients across 40+ cities throughout California, and a staff of 40+ employees. Their practice is dedicated to providing individuals who have suffered personal injuries or assaults with experienced, compassionate legal representation.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal/Calendar Clerk with a strong background in elder abuse matters to join their Century City office. This role supports attorneys handling elder abuse matters from intake through trial while also managing critical calendaring and court-related tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, efficient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Draft and review pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and demand letters
- Support attorneys in elder abuse litigation from initial intake through trial
- Prepare, organize, and maintain exhibit binders, trial materials, and mediation briefs
- Summarize medical records, discovery materials, deposition transcripts, and facility records
- Coordinate with clients, experts, medical providers, and outside vendors
- Assist with trial preparation, including witness lists, trial subpoenas, exhibit management, and related logistics
- Complete e-filings in state and federal courts
- Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and all litigation-related deadlines
- Maintain and update calendars for multiple attorneys
- Track and manage court deadlines, reminders, and compliance dates
- Prepare notices of hearings, deposition notices, and other calendaring documents
- Oversee the service of pleadings and ensure all filings are timely and compliant
Qualifications:
- A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal degree program is a plus
- Certified Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant designation a plus
- A bachelor’s Degree is also a plus
- Minimum 3-5 years of paralegal litigation experience, preferably with elder abuse, medical negligence, or personal injury
- Strong calendaring experience is required
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while meeting deadlines
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office is required
- Being bilingual in Spanish is a strong plus
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary Compensation: $40/hr - $50/hr
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Days: You’ll receive 10 paid days off annually
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Full coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid parking
- Performance & Growth: After your 90-day review, we conduct annual performance reviews to assess growth and provide feedback
Location:
- Century City, California (90067)
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