Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Primary Responsibilities
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Preparing and responding to discovery (document requests, document productions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, subpoenas, and deposition notices, notices in lieu);
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Reviewing and analyzing discovery responses and documents produced and preparing meet and confer letters regarding/requesting discovery/further discovery;
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Reviewing and analyzing documents including financial documents;
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Preparing correspondence and documents including assets and debts schedules, income and expense declarations, and preliminary and final declarations of disclosure;
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Preparing exhibits, exhibit lists and witness lists for motions, hearings and trial;
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Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews, interfacing with custodian of records and deposition officers;
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Preparing hearing/trial notebooks and providing assistance at trial;
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Preparing evidentiary motions to strike.
Skills and Abilities
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.
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Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
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Ability to work independently and take initiative.
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Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients/contacts.
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Working knowledge of office accounting methods and techniques, including: WordPerfect, Word, as well as the ability to learn other programs.
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Compose and disseminate correspondence as required.
Qualifications
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BA or BS degree preferred.
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Associate's degree or paralegal certificate.
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Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests.
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Achieve high level of productivity.
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Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
Ability to Commute: Encino, CA 91436 (Required)
Work Location: In person