Paralegal
Kahana Feld is seeking a Paralegal to provide support through all aspects of litigation in various practice areas. The role involves coordinating with attorneys, preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and assisting with trial preparation.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents
- Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to direct workflow on various cases
- Review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies
- Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents, and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks
- Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports
- Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed
- Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records
- Assist with preparation and review of materials for court hearings and depositions
- Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case related meetings with attorneys
- Conduct legal research and document review; perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries
- Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy
- Coordinate and prepare for trials; attend trials if necessary and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings
- Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement
- Communicate and interact with filing clerks, courtroom assistants and calendar clerks
- Liaise with outside vendors such as court reporters, experts, mediators, etc
Skills
- At least 1 year of experience preferred, working as a legal secretary or paralegal, preferably with a focus on personal injury, or construction defect cases in the State of California
- Familiarity with online databases and resources
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in client and colleague interactions
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Knowledge of third-party e-filing providers, including but not limited to One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing, a plus
- Knowledge of PACER and the federal Judiciary's Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system, a plus
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