Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal in San Francisco, California. The primary function of this role is to assist attorneys with their duties, conduct legal research, and maintain internal databases. The position is within the legal industry and the workplace is a fast-paced environment that requires a high level of organization and detail.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and gather relevant information from various sources.

• Maintain and update internal databases regularly to ensure all information is current and accurate.

• Organize and prepare exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for legal proceedings.

• Assist attorneys with discovery requests, including interrogatories and other related duties.

• Facilitate communication between the trial team and internal/external third parties.

• Prepare materials for expert review and liaise with retained experts.

• Assist with jury selection, voir dire, and witness preparation.

• Issue subpoenas for records such as medical, billing, employment, and workers compensation.

• Prepare comprehensive medical chronologies and conduct Howell analysis.

• Summarize written discovery and document productions.

• Conduct background checks, social media investigations, and litigation history.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Case Management Software, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with billing functions, briefing, calendar management, and complaint handling.

• Familiarity with legal processes such as interrogatories, subpoenas, discovery, discovery requests, and discovery responses.

• Strong management system skills.

Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or related field

• Prior experience working as a Paralegal or in a legal environment

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel

• Familiarity with Case Management Software and Management Systems

• Experience with LexisNexis for legal research

• Understanding of legal processes including Briefing, Complaint Handling, Interrogatories, Subpoenas, and Discovery

• Ability to manage Discovery Requests and Discovery Responses

• Experience with Billing Functions in a legal setting

• Strong skills in Calendar Management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Strong ethical standards and integrity

• Willingness to continue learning and improving legal knowledge.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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