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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation support, including preparation of pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, while effectively managing litigation deadlines and maintaining organized case files. Proficient in client communication and trial preparation, with a strong attention to detail and ability to work independently across multiple cases.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Litigation SupportPleadings PreparationLitigation Deadline TrackingCalifornia Judicial Council FormsSpanish Bilingual Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Civil Litigation ProcedurePleadingsMotionsDeclarationsDiscovery DocumentsCourt FilingsCase StrategyTrial PreparationClient InterviewsDocument Organization
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailProactive Work EthicProfessional Interaction
Tools & Technologies
Google DriveDigital Legal Document Management Systems
Industry Keywords
Personal Injury LawLitigation AssistantParalegalCalifornia Civil LitigationJudicial Council Forms
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support attorneys across the full lifecycle of civil matters
- Prepare and format pleadings, motions, declarations, and other court filings
- Complete Judicial Council forms and other forms used in California civil litigation
- Calendar, monitor, and proactively track litigation deadlines, court dates, discovery due dates, and case milestones
- Prepare discovery documents and assist with drafting, organizing, and finalizing discovery responses
- Draft demand letters, legal correspondence, and other case-related documents
- Maintain organized case files, medical records, billing summaries, exhibits, and supporting documentation
- Prepare and organize documents and exhibits for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial
- Conduct client interviews and coordinate document and records collection
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, insurance adjusters, experts, and vendors
- Support attorneys with trial preparation and case strategy while anticipating upcoming needs across an active caseload
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong professional experience supporting civil litigation matters
- Practical knowledge of civil litigation procedure and the lifecycle of a litigated case
- Prior experience working in personal injury law
- Hands-on experience preparing pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery documents, and court filings
- Experience calendaring and tracking litigation deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and outside parties
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and with strong attention to detail across multiple active cases
- Prior experience as a legal assistant, litigation assistant, or paralegal in a civil litigation practice
- Experience with California civil litigation and Judicial Council forms
- Experience supporting hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
- Spanish bilingual proficiency
- Experience using Google Drive and digital legal document management systems
Benefits
Comp & perks- Access to a $200K+ perk marketplace with discounts on 150+ global services.
- Option to withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings before payday.