Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description Primary duties/responsibilities

include, but are not limited to:

Oversee and manage approximately up to 60 litigation matters with the assistance of the assigned pod leader and Firm support staff;

Communicate and correspond with client(s) about case status and preparation (i.e. telephonically, in-person, etc.);

Receive/screen incoming calls, take accurate messages and enter into voicemail per attorney preferences;

Prepare documents for filing with the appropriate court or other government office, by hand delivery or e‑filling, in compliance with rules set out by that agency;

Create and maintain litigation files for each matter;

Prepare legal documents for service on appropriate counsel and parties;

Propound and respond to written discovery;

Draft meet and confer correspondence regarding deposition subpoenas;

Assist in gathering documents and evidence from the client throughout the discovery phase and course of litigation;

Review, index, organize, and summarize documents produced by other parties and medical healthcare providers;

Manage attorney’s calendar and calendar all related litigation dates (i.e. hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.);

Ensure that all court appearances are covered either by the assigned attorney, court call or a covering attorney service;

Draft legal documents such as deposition notices for attorney review/approval and service on opposing counsel and parties;

Schedule interpreters for depositions, IMEs, court hearings;

Assist in coordinating and scheduling depositions and mediations;

Assist in tracking and monitoring pending attorney tasks;

Review deposition transcripts with the client;

Assist in trial preparation, including but not limited to preparing trial documents, exhibits and binders;

Communicate with medical and legal experts throughout litigation to assist in maintaining and coordinating expert deposition documents and availability;

Perform legal research and writing;

Draft and edit memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, charts and tables using appropriate and effective software applications;

Schedule appointments, set up conference calls, arrange meetings, schedule conference rooms and make travel arrangements using Firm applications and appropriate resources;

Fax, photocopy, scan, and convert or export/import documents to/from other applications;

Maintain electronic and hardcopy files in accordance with the Firm's policies/procedures;

Process attorney weekly time summaries, review billing and prepare monthly invoices;

Open and sort incoming litigation mail; and

Perform other duties as assigned by Management and/or Pod Leaders.

Competencies/Skills:

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and tact;

Ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals;

Possess strong organizational/clerical skills;

Ability to work alone or as part of a team;

Ability to pay very close attention to detail;

Company Description The Dominguez Firm is one of California’s most respected and successful personal injury law firms. With a team of over 120 legal professionals and a record of delivering outstanding results, we are driven by a mission to advocate for injured clients and their families with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Our firm culture is dynamic, inclusive, and built on collaboration, growth, and results.

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