The Dominguez Firm, LLP.
Personal Injury Paralegal
The Dominguez Firm, LLP., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Personal Injury Paralegal
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The Dominguez Firm, LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Job Description Oversee and manage up to 60 litigation matters with the assistance of the assigned pod leader and firm support staff. Communicate and correspond with clients regarding case status and preparation. Handle confidential information with discretion, maintain organized litigation files, and coordinate all court and deposition activities.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage up to 60 litigation matters with the assistance of the assigned pod leader and firm support staff
Communicate and correspond with client(s) about case status and preparation (i.e. telephonically, in-person, etc.)
Receive/screen incoming calls, take accurate messages and enter into voicemail per attorney preferences
Prepare documents for filing with the appropriate court or government office, by hand delivery or e-filing, in compliance with rules set out by that agency
Create and maintain litigation files for each matter
Prepare legal documents for service on appropriate counsel and parties
Propound and respond to written discovery
Draft meet and confer correspondence regarding deposition subpoenas
Assist in gathering documents and evidence from the client throughout the discovery phase and course of litigation
Review, index, organize, and summarize documents produced by other parties and medical healthcare providers
Manage attorney’s calendar and schedule all related litigation dates (i.e. hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.)
Ensure that all court appearances are covered either by the assigned attorney, court call, or a covering attorney service
Draft legal documents such as deposition notices for attorney review/approval and service on opposing counsel and parties
Schedule interpreters for depositions, IMEs, court hearings
Assist in coordinating and scheduling depositions and mediations
Assist in tracking and monitoring pending attorney tasks
Review deposition transcripts with the client
Assist in trial preparation, including but not limited to preparing trial documents, exhibits and binders
Communicate with medical and legal experts throughout litigation to assist in maintaining and coordinating expert deposition documents and availability
Perform legal research and writing
Draft and edit memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, charts and tables using appropriate and effective software applications
Schedule appointments, set up conference calls, arrange meetings, schedule conference rooms and make travel arrangements using firm applications and appropriate resources
Fax, photocopy, scan, and convert or export/import documents to/from other applications
Maintain electronic and hardcopy files in accordance with the firm’s policies/procedures
Process attorney weekly time summaries, review billing and prepare monthly invoices
Open and sort incoming litigation mail
Perform other duties as assigned by management and/or pod leaders
Competencies & Skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and tact
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals
Possess strong organizational/clerical skills
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Ability to pay very close attention to detail
Company Description The Dominguez Firm is one of California’s most respected and successful personal injury law firms. With a team of over 120 legal professionals and a record of delivering outstanding results, we are driven by a mission to advocate for injured clients and their families with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Our firm culture is dynamic, inclusive, and built on collaboration, growth, and results.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Legal Services
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The Dominguez Firm, LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Job Description Oversee and manage up to 60 litigation matters with the assistance of the assigned pod leader and firm support staff. Communicate and correspond with clients regarding case status and preparation. Handle confidential information with discretion, maintain organized litigation files, and coordinate all court and deposition activities.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage up to 60 litigation matters with the assistance of the assigned pod leader and firm support staff
Communicate and correspond with client(s) about case status and preparation (i.e. telephonically, in-person, etc.)
Receive/screen incoming calls, take accurate messages and enter into voicemail per attorney preferences
Prepare documents for filing with the appropriate court or government office, by hand delivery or e-filing, in compliance with rules set out by that agency
Create and maintain litigation files for each matter
Prepare legal documents for service on appropriate counsel and parties
Propound and respond to written discovery
Draft meet and confer correspondence regarding deposition subpoenas
Assist in gathering documents and evidence from the client throughout the discovery phase and course of litigation
Review, index, organize, and summarize documents produced by other parties and medical healthcare providers
Manage attorney’s calendar and schedule all related litigation dates (i.e. hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.)
Ensure that all court appearances are covered either by the assigned attorney, court call, or a covering attorney service
Draft legal documents such as deposition notices for attorney review/approval and service on opposing counsel and parties
Schedule interpreters for depositions, IMEs, court hearings
Assist in coordinating and scheduling depositions and mediations
Assist in tracking and monitoring pending attorney tasks
Review deposition transcripts with the client
Assist in trial preparation, including but not limited to preparing trial documents, exhibits and binders
Communicate with medical and legal experts throughout litigation to assist in maintaining and coordinating expert deposition documents and availability
Perform legal research and writing
Draft and edit memoranda, correspondence, pleadings, charts and tables using appropriate and effective software applications
Schedule appointments, set up conference calls, arrange meetings, schedule conference rooms and make travel arrangements using firm applications and appropriate resources
Fax, photocopy, scan, and convert or export/import documents to/from other applications
Maintain electronic and hardcopy files in accordance with the firm’s policies/procedures
Process attorney weekly time summaries, review billing and prepare monthly invoices
Open and sort incoming litigation mail
Perform other duties as assigned by management and/or pod leaders
Competencies & Skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and tact
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals
Possess strong organizational/clerical skills
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Ability to pay very close attention to detail
Company Description The Dominguez Firm is one of California’s most respected and successful personal injury law firms. With a team of over 120 legal professionals and a record of delivering outstanding results, we are driven by a mission to advocate for injured clients and their families with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Our firm culture is dynamic, inclusive, and built on collaboration, growth, and results.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Legal Services
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