Paralegal

Overview

Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. News in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms” is seeking a Paralegal with 3+ years of litigation experience. Our West Los Angeles Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join their growing team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
• Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
• Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions.
• Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders, as well as processing deposition transcripts.
• Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, timelines, exhibits, etc.
• Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping.
• Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters.
• Performs legal research.
• Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records.
• Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action.
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).
• Firm paid Life Insurance/AD&D and LTD.
• Professional team-oriented environment.

• Litigation experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA, NALA or AACP.
• Experience in using legal database software (Net Docs and West Law preferred).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and principles.
• The ability to analyze legal documents, as well as perform legal research, for accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses

Target Hiring Range: $60,000 - $95,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.