Kahana Feld is a law firm focused on integrity and client satisfaction. They are seeking a Paralegal to provide support in various aspects of litigation, including document preparation, legal research, and trial coordination.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents
- Coordinate with attorneys and paralegal Is to direct workflow on various cases
- Review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies
- Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents, and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks
- Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports
- Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed
- Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records
- Assist with preparation and review of materials for court hearings and depositions
- Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case related meetings with attorneys
- Conduct legal research and document review; perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries
- Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy
- Coordinate and prepare for trials; attend trials if necessary and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings
- Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement
- Communicate and interact with filing clerks, court room assistants and calendar clerks
- Liaise with outside vendors such as court reporters, experts, mediators, etc
Skills
- At least 1 year of experience preferred, working as a legal secretary or paralegal, preferably with a focus on personal injury, or construction defect cases in the State of New York
- Paralegal Certificate
- Familiarity with online databases and resources
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in client and colleague interactions
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Knowledge of third-party e-filing providers, including but not limited to One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing, a plus
- Knowledge of PACER and the federal Judiciary's Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system, a plus
Company Overview
Kahana Feld is a law firm that focuses on business litigation, insurance, employment, and construction defect litigations. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://kahanafeld.com/.
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