Robert Half is working with an outstanding client in Walnut Creek who is seeking a paralegal with 5 years to join their team. This paralegal will support two attorneys.

This paralegal will perform all duties related to preparation for and assistance in working a case up to trial; from pretrial, trial and post-trial activities, including but not limited to focusing on technology as well as conducting extensive research and document preparation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Summarize depositions, medical records, employment records, interrogatory responses, and prepare production of document requests
• Draft objections; requests and responses; review and analysis of evidentiary items for trial; manage documents from formal discovery to present at time of trial
• Familiar with discovery methods and scope of discovery, with emphasis on ethical considerations involved in the discovery process.
• Prepare, troubleshoot, and assist with all technological aspects of demonstrative evidence for trials, including but not limited to software and equipment
• E-files in state courts
• Calendar court dates
• Travel to and from court or arbitration/trial to assist attorney and provide set up for demonstrative evidence and technology
• Create exhibits and other visual trial presentations as requested. Set up audio/visual equipment for court/arbitration hearings
• Assist attorneys in all aspects of trial preparation, including abstracting depositions and transcripts, draft motions, prepare trial notebooks and briefs
• Assist with the drafting of discovery pleadings and cost bills
• Assist with research and analysis of statute and case law
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• AA degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• ABA approved paralegal certificate preferred
• Experience Trial Director and/or Sanctions preferred;
• Background in medical malpractice litigation with a minimum of five years’ litigation experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS PowerPoint
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures is necessary
• Knowledge of medicine, bio-medical terminology and tort law related to personal injury
• Computer proficiency, excellent communication skills both oral and written