About Our Firm:
Harris Personal Injury Lawyers is an award winning personal injury law firm in California. Our personal injury attorneys have over a decade of experience fighting for the rights of injured victims. Our law firm only represents people injured in car accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death and other similar injuries caused by the negligence of others. Our personal injury attorneys help injured victims seek compensation for suffering an injury from another person’s negligence. We have 15 offices across California with over 30 attorneys, and over 100 employees. We strive to offer the best customer service experience for our clients while they are this difficult time. If you have a passion to help people, please apply.
Current Opening: Paralegal position in our San Jose office located at 55 South Market Street Suite 1010 San Jose, CA 95113.
You are the right candidate if you have:
- Clear and effective communicator with a commitment to responsiveness and problem-solving
- Solid understanding of the personal injury process
- Desire and passion to help those in need
- Highly detail-oriented, with superb organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.
- Ability to work in a very fast paced environment
- Capable of multitasking in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented setting under direct supervision
- Understanding of medical terms and experience reviewing medical reports
Required Qualifications:
- Paralegal certification
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience with preparing all legal documents, organizing discovery, and responses to discovery demands
- Solid understanding of civil litigation (state deadlines and rules)
- Depositions – setting, hiring court reporter/videographer, notices, preparing docs for attending attorney, obtaining transcripts/video-Common responsive pleadings (i.e. Response to DME, Response to Depo Ntc with RFPs, Oppo to Mtn, etc.)
- Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Assistance with trial preparation
- Effectively manage the attorney’s calendar
- Setting up a new case for success and updating checklist
- Handle all administrative tasks like records request, sending checks out, etc.
Overview
This position is full-time and in office. The Ideal candidate is proactive, a fast-learner, and has a great, positive attitude. Salary is commensurate upon experience. Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional experience required. Bilingual skills are preferred, but not necessary. Health insurance and 401(k) benefits available after probationary period.
If you'd like to hear more about the position and our firm, please reply with your resume and cover letter. Also, please check out our website to learn more about our growing firm! https://harrispersonalinjury.com/. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Paralegals & Legal Assistants: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
