Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Vaziri Law Group is a recognized and leading Personal Injury Litigation Firm, located in Century City, CA. We are committed to protecting the rights of accident victims as our aggressive approach, strong negotiation tactics and unwavering dedication to our clients is the foundation of our practice.

We are a resourceful, solution-seeking, fast-paced and dynamic team that is currently seeking an experienced certified Paralegal to join our firm.

The firm offers a generous compensation package and eligible employees may earn bonuses awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.

At Vaziri Law Group eligible employees may also participate in the firm’s comprehensive benefit program including Paid Time Off, health, dental, vision, 401(k) plans and additional education assistance.

Essential Duties :

• Responsible for up to 100 active litigation files under supervision of trial attorney
• Quickly and correctly respond to and propound discovery
• Set up meetings with clients
• Read, analyze and summarize medical records adequately
• Prepare litigation exhibit binders, trial documents and motions in limine
• Oversee other administrative staff to ensure compliance with deadlines and firm policies
• Familiarize with case issues and client medical treatment
• Familiarity with California Code of Civil Procedure filing deadlines and requirements, as well as Federal Court in California
• Trial preparation is mandatory for this position
• Full knowledge of preparation of motions, oppositions to Motions for Summary Judgment, Separate Statements, Statements of Damages and all aspects of litigation pleadings required

Required Skills and Experience :

• 5+ years' experience in Personal Injury litigation
• Excellent grammar, typing, transcription and writing skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Vaziri Law Group, A.P.C. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest and / or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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