Paralegal

About the Company

A very successful San Francisco personal injury law firm is hiring a Paralegal to provide litigation support to their partners. The Firm is in immediate need of an additional paralegal to assist their current paralegal.

About the Role

The Paralegal works at least three days/week (always on Tuesday, the other day[s] is flexible) in their Financial District office and can telecommute the other days of the week. The firm strongly prefers a paralegal who has good tenure at a plaintiff-side law firm.

Responsibilities

• Experience in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation (experience with fire case litigation is a plus)
• Preparing lawsuits
• Propounding/responding to discovery
• Preparing medical records summaries and deposition summaries
• Familiarity with CA court rules, procedures, and calendaring
• Ability to provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of cases—from intake to trial
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a client-focused approach
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a heavy workload
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively
• Excellent computer skills, especially with spreadsheets
• High degree of professionalism and good judgment
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently

Pay range and compensation package

Salary $70,000-$90,000.

This is non-exempt position with 40-hour regular work week (including one hour paid lunch break) and the Firm provides very generous employment benefits, including fully paid Blue Shield PPO medical and dental insurance, VSP vision insurance, generous paid vacation, sick leave, and Firm holidays, and a 401(k) Plan with employer contribution (circa 3% of total wages).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.