Legal Staff Paralegal in Fresno, CA

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Fresno, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Fresno, CA

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Paralegal or Legal Assistant Duties: Case Management including trial preparation. Manage discovery load, including working with clients to prepare responses and propound appropriate discovery. Prepare and respond to Meet & Confer letters & prepare discovery motions Manage Calendar for multiple attorneys Manage statutory claims filings & reporting, and pre-litigation filings. Providing behind-the-scenes support in the courtroom at hearings and trials, or in arbitration, mediation, administrative proceedings, and closings. Drafting legal documents and pleadings, including deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, certifications, contracts, briefs, and complaints. Organizing and managing files, documents, and exhibits. Filing documents with federal and state courts.

Qualifications: Paralegal or Legal Assistant with 3 5 years of experience. Four-year Bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience in Personal Injury, Consumer Protection, Civil Rights, Public Entity Litigation, and Employment Law are a plus. Experience managing medium to large-scale document productions. Knowledge of legal terminology, federal and state rules of civil procedure. Proficiency with Document Review Software such as Adobe Acrobat. Competency with case management software (Clio, Practice Panther, Drop Box, and others) Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software Paralegal Certificate is preferred. SKILLS: Participating in educational opportunities to keep up-to-date on job knowledge. Reading professional publications. Maintaining personal networks. Participating in professional organizations. Excellent organization skills. Attention to detail.. Legal research and investigation skills. Ability to follow direction and procedures. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to prioritize workload and assignments.

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