Equivity · 1 day ago
California Civil Litigation Virtual Paralegal
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$29/hr - $29/hr
5+ years expEquivity, Inc. is seeking an experienced California Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling various types of litigation. The role involves managing cases, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and maintaining communication with clients and courts in a remote environment.
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Responsibilities
Manage estate litigation, elder abuse, medical malpractice defense, and healthcare/SNF cases from intake through trial and post-judgment, ensuring deadlines are met and case files remain organized and up to date
Draft, edit, and file pleadings, motions, subpoenas (including medical and facility record subpoenas), and discovery documents in compliance with California Rules of Court and local filing rules. Coordinate e-filings statewide and maintain proof of service and filing confirmations
Prepare and respond to discovery requests, track deadlines, review and summarize responses, issue and monitor third-party subpoenas, and coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents
Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable tools. Prepare concise summaries for attorney review and assist with citation checking and formatting
Assist with pretrial logistics, including exhibit lists, witness lists, jury instructions, demonstratives, and trial binders. Provide direct support during trial as needed, including handling trial presentation technology
Maintain case calendars, monitor deadlines, and coordinate hearing schedules, filings, and appearance dates
Professionally interact with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, witnesses, experts, and vendors to facilitate smooth case progress and information gathering
Handle scheduling, document organization, scanning, filing correspondence and pleadings, and ensuring consistent workflow in compliance with firm procedures
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of recent California civil litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience required
Strong command of California Code of Civil Procedure, judicial council forms, medical/facility subpoena procedures, court rules, and e-filing procedures across California courts
Excellent writing, communication, and analytical abilities; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research databases
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to balance multiple priorities independently while maintaining clear communication with supervising attorneys
Preferred
Experience in estate litigation, elder abuse defense, medical malpractice defense, or healthcare/SNF matters strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with Clio, One Legal, or other case management platforms preferred
Candidates based in California are strongly preferred
PC and Windows users preferred
Company
Equivity
Equivity provides dedicated virtual assistant services for entrepreneurs and businesses in need of marketing and administrative support.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Chief Executive Officer
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