Paralegal

Dummit, Buchholz & Trapp is seeking to hire a full-time paralegal for our Downtown San Diego office to join our team of legal professionals. Our firm represents healthcare providers and other business entities within their litigation matters. Immodestly, we have a wonderful, collegial group and are looking for someone who works well with others and values optimization of client satisfaction. You will be supporting our practice by working with and managing experts, preparing summaries and legal correspondence, as well as organizing and maintaining files. You will also be asked to help prepare for trials by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as required. Healthcare background and/or work in insurance defense field would be a plus.
You should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. You will also need to be able to multitask effectively and essentially thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment. You should have at least one year of paralegal experience in a civil litigation setting with emphasis on trial preparation.

Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Preparing legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.
• Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
• Meeting with attorneys and other professionals to talk about case details.
• Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
• Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
• Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
• Calling on witnesses to testify at hearings/trials.

Paralegal Requirements:

• Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies.
• Associate degree.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.'

Work Location: Hybrid www.dbt.lawJob Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: San Diego/hybrid ok

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000