Senior Litigation Paralegal

Established in 1977, Westland Real Estate Group is a privately owned Property Management company that manages and owns their own Real Estate portfolio responsibly. Our real estate portfolio consists of both Commercial and Residential with Residential having over 14,000 units spread out through Southern CA, Las Vegas, NV and Fort Worth, TX.

Westland is headquartered in Long Beach, CA and believes in continually growing and expanding the Westland family while providing high-quality service and making a positive impact on each community we serve. Our company values are Family, Opportunity, Commitment and Results. Come and join the Westland team where growth is key!

The Paralegal will assist attorneys in managing litigation as well as in supporting Westlandbusiness operations. A litigation paralegal plays a vital role in litigation practices and provides an essential level of support to attorneys. They often manage a high volume of cases while working within strict deadlines, so the ability to work efficiently is crucial to success in this role.

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field; or
• Certification from a legal assistant or paralegal program.

• Strong organizational skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to research case law and legal topics proficiently.
• Working familiarity with G-Suite (google), Microsoft Office, Westlaw or Lexis, litigation support software, and electronic document management systems.
• Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to interact with attorneys, legal support staff, and otheroperational departments, while exercising discretion, good judgment and maintaining confidentiality of communications.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Adept at multitasking, prioritizing workload efficiently, and time management.
• Understanding of legal language and principals, including federal and Nevada statecourt rules(knowledge of California state court rules a plus, but not required) and procedures and research methods.
• A minimum of five years of experience with litigation and/or real estate.

• Conducting legal research related to the case and collating data and precedents.
• Assisting attorneys in drafting or proofing reading legal documents such as pleadings,motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Coordinating with clients and gathering evidence, including documents, witnessstatements, and deposition transcripts.
• Managing court deadlines and ensuring that all court documents are filed accurately andtimely, in accordance with all applicable judicial procedures.
• Organizing and maintaining case files, records, and databases.
• Assisting attorneys in preparing for trial, including coordinating court appearances,scheduling witnesses and experts, assembling trial exhibits, and creating presentationslides for oral arguments. Assisting during trial by handling exhibits, taking notes,reviewing trial transcripts, and enabling electronic presentation aids may be required inrare circumstances.
• Preparing for depositions and other legal proceedings.
• Assisting in negotiations and settlements with opposing counsel and parties.
• Assist in supporting operations, including drafting initial responses to escalated tenantcomplaints, requests for accommodation, and letters. Summarizing discovery, including interrogatories anddepositions, and preparing reports based on evidentiary materials.
• Investigating factual information and public records to ensure accuracy of legal filings.

• Medical (dependent coverage options as well)
• Dental (dependent coverage options as well)
• Vision (dependent coverage options as well)
• Life Insurances (dependent coverage options as well)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with employer matching
• 6 Sick Days a year
• 10 Vacation Days a year to start
• Paid Holidays
• Rent Discounts and More!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a background check, drug screening and any other applicable pre-employment screening.

Westland Real Estate Group is an equal opportunity employer.