Overview
A remote paralegal position is available to support a growing California Staff Counsel team. The role focuses on California civil litigation and discovery, assisting attorneys with various legal tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in answering interrogatories by interviewing clients, documenting responses, and preparing final answers.
- Obtain, review, and summarize medical records as directed; coordinate expert reviews and medical examinations.
- Assist in preparing motions and conduct legal research related to those motions.
- Support attorneys in interviewing witnesses before and during trials.
- Prepare documents and evidence for trial.
- Perform other assigned legal support functions.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Either a 2-year Associate Degree or 3 years of paralegal work experience.
- Paralegal certificate, degree in paralegal studies, or completion of at least one year of law school.
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
- Paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program preferred.
- At least one year of experience working in a civil litigation law firm preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during a full work shift.
- Occasional reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
- Ability to move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to listen and interpret auditory information at normal speaking levels.
- Visual ability to read and locate materials.
- Dexterity to operate a computer and office equipment for extended periods.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
- Hourly pay ranges by location:
- California: $27.73 - $47.07
- Colorado: $26.00 - $40.67
- Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Vermont: $26.00 - $43.58
- Massachusetts: $26.00 - $43.58
- Maryland: $26.00 - $43.58
- District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Ohio: $26.00 - $47.07
- Albany County, NY / Cleveland, OH: $27.73 - $40.67
- Washington: $26.00 - $49.52
- Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
Location
- This is a remote position.
- Candidates must be located in California.
Additional Information
- The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
- The employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws regarding non-discrimination and fair hiring practices.
- Employment is subject to compliance with state insurance regulations regarding criminal history.
- Lie detector tests are not required or administered as a condition of employment in Massachusetts.
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity.