HIRING A LITIGATION PARALEGAL

JDS Law, Inc. exists because the world needs honest, solution-focused legal professionals who understand and deliver the best results for our clients – in and out of court. We are a specialized Temecula law firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team and begin contributing from day one in employment and trust litigation cases. If you love being proactive and detail-oriented, seeing a case through from beginning to end, have at least 3 years’ recent experience supporting litigators in California courts, and if you are looking for a professional home that offers fulfilling work, a supportive and stimulating environment, and a reasonable workload, we want to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time hourly position; will consider part-time arrangement for the right candidate
• We offer a competitive salary based on skillset and experience; salary range is $30-$35 per hour, plus incentives and bonuses
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Medical and Dental Insurance coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching

Responsibilities

• Manage reasonable caseload of civil litigation and trust litigation matters.
• Perform legal research and work with attorneys to develop and present legal arguments.
• Complete legal forms and draft documents, including pleadings, discovery and responses, motions, status reports, settlement agreements, and other case filings.
• Manage discovery and litigation calendar and track deadlines.
• Ensure attorneys are prepared for court appearances through trial and assist in the courtroom.
• Interact with clients, court clerks, probate examiners, opposing parties, and opposing counsel.
• Minimum billable hours: 1,400 per year for full-time (we expect high-quality work).

Qualifications

• Must meet Business & Professions Code 6450-6456 definition of Paralegal.
• 3+ years recent hands-on experience with cases filed in California courts; probate court experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of the California Rules of Court and Code of Civil Procedure a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 required.
• Familiarity with Clio Grow and Clio Manage preferred.
• Outstanding attention to detail, superior communication skills, and practical organizational skills are important for this position.

Who We Are

JDS Law is a client-centered team of professionals that leverage technology and processes to help families and business owners protect what they’ve built, for generations. We have wonderful clients who deserve high-quality personalized legal services delivered by caring professionals.

We work in a positive and collaborative office where we give our best effort, connect with and care about others, and never stop learning. Everyone in our firm is valued, treated with respect, compensated fairly, and empowered to grow professionally. If this sounds like a workplace that might inspire you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Next Steps

Qualified applicants, please submit resumé and writing sample to Jenny Shin, by email to info@jdslawyers.com. In the subject line, please include the word “Elevate”. If you are selected to interview with our firm, we have a multi-step process that includes skills testing, personality assessment, and reference checks.

Applicants who do not follow the above next steps when applying will not be considered for the position.