LITIGATION Paralegal with Persoanl Injury Experience - Full-Time (san rafael)

Litigation Paralegal with Personal Injury experience – Full-Time Nestled in the vibrant community of San Rafael, our general civil litigation firm is on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced legal assistant or paralegal to enhance our practice. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment that values dedication, precision, and a strong work ethic. We offer a dynamic work setting that encourages both growth and learning. This is a full-time position Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with the possibility of flexible working hours following a 90-day introductory period. This position is designed for those who thrive in both independent and team settings. Our firm understands the importance of work-life balance and recognizes the diversity of our team's needs, and because of this, we are open to a variety of working arrangements. Depending on your location and skill set, we offer our employees the option of working in office, remotely, or a set hybrid schedule. Our approach underscores our commitment to creating an accommodating and supportive work environment for every member of our team. Our ideal candidate is someone with a minimum of 2-5 years of law office experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills, attention for detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The ideal candidate for this position must possess the following attributes: • A strong knowledge of California rules and court procedures. • A solid understanding of every stage of case management, from inception to mediation, trial/settlement to post-mediation, post-trial/post-settlement. • A clear understanding of the discovery process and timelines. • The organizational skills to manage large caseloads and document productions. • The knowledge to prepare, format and edit legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, correspondence, as well as a background in conducting legal research. • The ability to multi-task and complete assignments quickly and accurately to meet demanding deadlines. • The ability to skillfully organize and effectively manage substantial caseloads while ensuring billable hours and expenses are accurately recorded each day. • Ability to use standard law office applications, software and platforms for managing projects/communications, formatting/drafting/eFiling legal documents, performing research and gathering information (Microsoft Business 365 -Outlook, MS word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) Acrobat DC Pro, CEB, Clio, Clio Draft, BoxSign, LexisNexis, Zipforms etc.). • The ability to take initiative, be resourceful and anticipate needs of attorneys, staff, and clients. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 2-5 years of Litigation Paralegal experience in Personal Injury and Real Estate (Required) • Must be computer savvy with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat • Attention to detail is an absolute requirement • Excellent written and oral communications skills (Must provide a couple-paragraph writing sample) • Excellent interpersonal skills, you must be able to communicate and interact with clients, court staff, and other third parties on behalf of the firm in a professional and courteous manner • Adaptable and not afraid to learn new legal-related software • A self-starter who is not afraid to ask questions and navigate through uncertainty • Must be a team player to work effectively We offer competitive compensation and support professional growth. Benefits include: premiums 100% paid by employer - Dental/Vision (excluding dependents) Insurance, premiums 85% paid by employer for Silver-tire Medical Insurance (excluding dependents), Long-term Disability Insurance, and 401-K retirement plan; paid 5 days of sick time and 10 vacation days annually; free parking when working from office.