Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Litigation Paralegal
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP, Aliso Viejo, California, United States
Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our civil litigation practice groups. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of litigation experience and must have trial experience. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. You must be extremely organized and self-motivated. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office. Therefore you must live in the greater Orange County areas– no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry. Requirements: Must possess a paralegal certificate Spanish speaker highly preferred Professional and pleasant demeanor Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc. Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation Assemble chronologies of key documents Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc. Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Reliable with excellent attendance Benefits include: A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account 401(k) retirement plan PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays A flexible work from home policy Referral program Salary depends on experience Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.