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About the Role

The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC is looking for a dedicated Litigation Paralegal to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and skills necessary to assist attorneys as they prepare cases for trial, including drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial practice. This is a full-time role, starting remotely and transitioning to an in-office position.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and subpoenas, as well as correspondences and other documents necessary for case management.
Manage the discovery process, including preparing and responding to discovery requests, organizing and reviewing discovery documents, and coordinating and reviewing responses with clients.
Prepare and file legal documents with the court, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines, including electronic and physical filings.
Maintain professional communication with court personnel, opposing counsel, and others in the scope of a case.
Organize and maintain case files.
Assist in the preparation of cases by gathering and organizing evidence, documents, and other relevant materials, including reviewing case files, drafting summaries, and ensuring all necessary documentation is in order.
Interact with clients professionally to gather information, update them on case status, and assist with any queries they might have.
Keep track of important litigation dates and deadlines, manage case calendars, and ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Provide general administrative support to attorneys, such as scheduling meetings, coordinating with experts, and managing case files.
Ensure that all actions comply with legal and ethical standards, including maintaining client confidentiality and adhering to court rules and procedures.
Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims, and full partnership with attorney through end of case.

Requirements

Completion of accredited Paralegal program or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies; Bachelor's in addition to Paralegal studies preferred.
3+ years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in Personal Injury or Employment litigation.
Knowledge of California Civil Code of Procedure and California Rules of Court.
Exceptional writing and analytical capabilities (experienced in legal writing preferred but not required).
Knowledge of calendaring requirements.
Ability to manage a midsize caseload of litigation files.
Knowledge of legal databases (CASEpeer, FileVine preferred but not required).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work with several cross-functional teams to provide the best service to clients.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Superior time management and capable to handle multiple cases and deadlines at once.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Skills

Drafting pleadings
Discovery
Motions
Trial practice
Legal document preparation
Case management
Court filings
Client interaction
Calendaring
Legal databases
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Communication

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full-time
Remote
Onsite

Experience Level

3+ years of experience as a Paralegal
4-5 years preferred

Education Level

Paralegal certificate through an accredited program
Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$30.00 - $37.00 an hour

Benefits

Company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity
Team environment
60% paid health and dental plan
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
Paid time off that starts to accrue on the first day of work
Generous 401k and profit share plan

About the Company

Founded by Samer Habbas in 2006, the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates has been serving justice and representing clients all across Southern California.
For over a decade, our firm has lived up to its mission to help save people from legal injustice.
Our objective is to help clients through difficult times as they get their lives back on track.
We work hard so our clients can rest easy and take the time they need to heal and recover.
We strive to deliver excellent client services with one-on-one communication.
The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC embodies excellence in our craft.
Ranked as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News Group.
Proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Named to the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100.
Honored member of the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys.
Working with us gives you the opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the best Personal Injury Attorneys Southern California has to offer.

Equal Opportunity

The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC is an equal opportunity employer.
All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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