Litigation Paralegal

Duties and Responsibilities:Draft a wide variety of legal documents, including complaints, answers motions, subpoenas, notices and amendments.Prepare filings such as requests for entry of default, jury fees, case management statements, trial setting conference statements, and ex parte applications.Draft supporting documents including declarations, reply briefs and guardian ad litem applications and orders.Prepare arbitration-related documents, including demands for arbitration.Coordinate service of Summons and Complaint on all defendants.Track service progress to ensure timely completion.Prepare and file Proofs of Service with the court.Identify and resolve service issues, including incorrect addresses and difficulty locating defendants.Communicate with private investigators regarding service of difficult-to-find defendants, track progress and make sure invoices are paid.Prepare discovery shells for all incoming discovery requests, communicate with clients and obtain verifications.Prepare discovery to propound to opposing counsel within 48 hours of receiving an answer, track status of discovery sent/received.Communicate with opposing counsel professionally.Handle telephone calls with opposing counsel and State and Federal court personnel.Conduct legal research requested by attorneys. Monitor statutes of limitations and court deadlines, regularly checking the docket for any changes regarding hearings or documents filed by opposing counsel.Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.File documents through state and federal e-filing systems.Track and save conformed documents in preparation for litigation.Stay up-to-date on team messages and emails to ensure deadlines and tasks are not missed.Manage incoming deposition notices and draft outgoing deposition notices.Track and monitor the status of all scheduled depositions.Communicate with clients to confirm availability and coordinate scheduling.Schedule and coordinate pre-deposition calls between clients and attorneys.Arrange court reporter services through MAGNA Legal Services.Ensure timely cancellation of depositions prior to cutoff deadlines to avoid additional fees.Prepare and organize all new case files.Set up and manage cases on Filevine.Monitor and track case progress to ensure deadlines and milestones are met.Draft initial master caption and proof of service.Update master caption and proof of service as needed based on communications from opposing counsel.Additional duties may be assigned by management as needed.Qualifications:Well-organized and detail-orientedAbility to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independentlyExcellent communication skillsAbility to multitask and perform under pressureAbility to interact professionally with othersKnowledge of civil procedures and court rulesExperience drafting litigation documentsStrong knowledge of personal injury litigation processes Critical thinking and problem-solving skillsParalegal certificate or degree is a plusBilingual in Spanish is a plus