Kahana Feld · 1 month ago
Paralegal - Commercial/Business Litigation
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$32/hr - $50/hr
1+ years expKahana Feld is a law firm seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys in business litigation cases. The role involves performing administrative duties, assisting with all stages of litigation, managing case files, and conducting legal research.
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Responsibilities
Perform administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, hearings, and deadlines; organizing case files; and managing logistics
Assist attorneys with all stages of business litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal
Review and maintain documents and case files, compiling documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies
Understand and execute electronic filing processes with various court systems
Maintain a working knowledge of the code of civil procedure, civil code, local rules, and courtroom rules and procedures
Schedule and coordinate depositions, appointments, mediations, and other legal proceedings
Communicate and interact with outside counsel to serve documents, coordinate depositions, and request extensions on deadlines
Engage with filing clerks, courtroom assistants, and calendar clerks
Prepare and maintain matrices for subpoenas, medical records, subcontractors, insurance tenders, status of settlements, discovery, processes of service, mediation and/or trial, and expert witnesses
Draft and proofread correspondence, including pleadings, discovery documents, status reports, contracts, and other related materials
Organize and facilitate case-related team meetings as needed
Summarize discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records in accordance with insurance guidelines
Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case-related meetings with attorneys
Conduct legal research, document review, and factual research using internal and external databases and libraries, as well as performing other related eDiscovery tasks
Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, and other appearances by gathering witness information, exhibits, and other case-related materials
Support attorneys at court and agency hearings to include mediations and arbitrations
Liaise with outside vendors, such as court reporters, experts, and mediators
Accurately document and bill for all billable and non-billable work and tasks according to billing procedures, ensuring that annual billable hour requirements are met
Attend paralegal meetings and other meetings as required
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience working in a legal environment
1+ years of experience in business or commercial litigation
Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with attention to detail
Proficient in Word, Adobe, Excel, Outlook, and various legal software applications
Strong analytical and organizational skills; team oriented mindset
Paralegal certificate from an ABA certified program or attestation from a previous employer attorney
Company
Kahana Feld
Kahana Feld is a law firm that focuses on business litigation, insurance, employment, and construction defect litigations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rina Hunter
COO
Brian Maxwell
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2025-11-25
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