York Law Corporation · 2 months ago
Civil Litigation Paralegal
1111 Exposition Boulevard building 500, Sacramento, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$31.25/hr - $43.27/hr
5+ years expYork Law Corporation is dedicated to advocating for elder abuse and wrongful death victims. They are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys throughout the litigation and trial process, ensuring justice and accountability for elderly victims.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including prelitigation preparation, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and post-trial matters
Manage, organize, and review case files, exhibits, and discovery materials; ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to case deadlines. Organize and analyze document productions, analyze for compliance, draft meet and confer letters for attorney review, and identify and tag documents for exhibit use
Conduct legal research and analysis; prepare summaries of case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to ongoing litigation. Prepare medical record summaries, analyze, and create witness lists and documents associated with witnesses
Draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions. Interview witnesses, meet with witnesses. Oversee e-discovery processes and document production
Coordinate and prepare exhibits for depositions and trial, assist in trial preparation, including exhibits, trial binders, witness scheduling, and managing trial logistics. Occasional travel to/from the Court to assist with trial team and trial logistics
Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates, gather information, and ensure the progress of cases is aligned with client goals
Provide guidance and training to junior paralegals and administrative staff; share best practices and expertise to enhance the overall effectiveness of the litigation team
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in civil litigation with a California-based practice area
Strong knowledge of federal and California state court rules, procedures, and filing requirements
Expertise in drafting and responding to discovery, motions, legal documents, and correspondence
Expertise with formatting legal documents, preparing Table of Contents and Table of Authorities, and proper use of case and statutory citations
Proficient in legal case management software
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset is essential
Experience with trial preparation and support, including drafting trial exhibits, jury instructions, witness lists, witness preparation, and coordinating logistics
Knowledge of e-discovery tools and processes
Familiarity with various legal billing and timekeeping systems
Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage multiple deadlines
Preferred
A four-year college degree is preferred
Preference given to California-based litigation experience
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, and some court holidays)
Company
York Law Corporation
We advocate and fight for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, seriously injured personal injury victims and their families, employees who have been fired for whistleblower activities and employees for wage and hour violations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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