Essential Duties And Responsibilities  Assists attorneys in all stages of complex litigation matters.  Assists in all phases of discovery, including drafting, fact gathering, and analysis of documents, document productions, and preparing for depositions and witness interviews.  Maintains and organizes electronic case files to ensure case documents are easily and promptly accessible to all team members.  All aspects of electronic discovery, including the ability to manage document reviews and productions, i.e., loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching for documents in eDiscovery databases.  Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars, and communicating with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.  Coordinates, reviews, and maintains project status tracking charts for matters, including any tasks and deliverable requirements.  Conducts factual research to support attorney projects.  Assists with document searches, reviews, and analysis through various platforms.  Performs cite-check and Sherardize briefs and legal memoranda.  Communicates with clients, witnesses, and other outside parties as requested or approved by attorneys.  Accurately records time worked daily.  Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience  Minimum of 3 years experience as a personal injury litigation paralegal.  Proficient with legal research and document retention databases for performing fact and legal research and effective management of complex evidence and case files.  Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications.  Familiar with manipulating PDF files in Adobe.  Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.  Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize project requirements.  A can-do attitude and flexible approach.  Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff members.  Perform complex tasks that may be highly confidential or sensitive, requiring discretion and diplomacy.  Ability to work overtime and travel as needed is also required.  ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or a Paralegal by education and work experience as set forth by California Business and Profession Code, Section 6450(c).