The San Fransisco office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking candidates with a minimum of 4+ years of experience as a Paralegal to join our team. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide. The Paralegal works directly with our attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases and gets involved in fact-finding projects. The individual manages attorney caseloads by being organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping the Firm meet all our clients’ needs. Responsibilities and Duties: · Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings. · Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases. · Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions. · Processes deposition transcripts. · Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders. · Assists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc. · Assists with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts and checks the Court’s local rules. · Prepares timelines and demonstrative exhibits. · Drafts routine legal correspondence. · Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, etc. · Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping. · Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters. · Performs legal research. · Conducts social media searches. · Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action. · Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations. · Litigation experience. · Employment litigation experience preferred. · Excellent communication and organization abilities. · Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA, NALA or AACP. · Experience in using legal database software (NEOS and West Law preferred). · Familiarity with legal terminology and principles. · The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy. · Strong technology skills. · The ability to perform legal research. · Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented. · Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. The total annual compensation for this position is $65,000 - $95,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.