Litigation Paralegal

Carpenter & Zuckerman was founded on the principle that justice for injured people is more important than insurance company profits.

CZ Law is a leading California personal injury law firm that is dedicated to the representation of injured people. We have won over $2 billion in jury verdicts and settlements, and we've done it by listening to our clients, understanding what they have lost, and explaining to juries and insurance companies their personal stories.

Role Description

This is a full-time on site role for a Litigation Paralegal at Carpenter & Zuckerman. This Litigation Paralegal will aid in all the trial preparation needs for litigation team, with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Calendar all dates with use of calendaring and case management software
• Monitor statute of limitation dates for filing lawsuits and government claim deadlines
• Prepare summons and complaints, statement of damages, applications for publication, guardian ad litem forms, etc.
• Schedule depositions, hearings and QMEs.
• Order medical reports and organize case management statements
• Calendar all dates with use of calendaring and case management software
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong command of the English language including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style
• Strong knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure
• Ability to compose correspondence
• 3-5 years of experience in a Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Firm
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

If you have the necessary experience and skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Carpenter & Zuckerman offers employees a substantial benefits package inclusive of medical, dental vision and basic life insurance.

The firm also a 401(k) plan which includes an employer match available after a vesting period. The firm offers ten (10) paid holidays and four (4) half day holidays.

Employees have 80 hours of sick leave each calendar year and accrue vacation at a rate of 3.36 hours per pay-period.

Carpenter & Zuckerman is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please reach out to our HR team directly.