Demas Law Group, P.C., a Sacramento plaintiff's civil litigation firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal - a minimum of three (3) years of experience required.
The position requires an energetic, punctual, organized and disciplined individual who is willing to work hard and able to work well under time constraints. It also requires case management skills and the ability to see the bigger picture while managing the small everyday details.
Day-to-day duties could include calendaring deadlines, scheduling depositions, responding and propounding discovery, preparing documents for experts to review, meeting with clients, ordering medical records, strategizing cases with the attorneys, and many other duties as assigned. Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills are essential. Must be a team player and able to function in a fast-paced congenial work environment.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience in a law office;
- Personal injury experience preferred but not required;
- Knowledge of state and local civil procedures, court rules, and deadlines;
- Experience with MS Office Suite, including Word and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat;
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
- Wide range of administrative and communication skills as well as practical legal skills;
- Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone, and in writing;
- Competency in word processing, databases and email;
- Ability to organize, monitor, and track numerous ongoing and one-time activities;
- Ability to logically solve problems with little supervision;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Initiative and the ability to figure things out on your own;
- Discretion in handling and communicating sensitive information;
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment;
- Willingness to work under pressure in a dynamic environment;
- A positive attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done;
- Ability to manage a diverse and large caseload;
- Ability to work independently under tight time constraints.
Submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sacramento, CA 95825: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person