Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal

La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is a statewide civil litigation firm with over 60 years of defense law excellence. Founded by John T. La Follette and Daren T. Johnson, the firm first began practicing law in Los Angeles in 1965, and specializes in medical malpractice, elder abuse, general liability, employment law and products liability. Since its inception, the firm has grown into one of California’s largest, most recognized and experienced defense law firms, with multiple offices throughout California. At La Follette Johnson, we understand that exceptional staff make the difference for our clients. We provide an environment with professional growth, the opportunity to work on meaningful and challenging matters with our clients, and excellent benefits. Position Summary The Senior Legal Assistant/Paralegal performs a broad range of secretarial, administrative, and trial support duties for one or more attorneys. Organizes and maintains all files, calendars/scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters under the direct supervision of attorneys. Position Responsibilities Perform legal and factual research; perform records research Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material; review and monitor new and updated regulations Organize and analyze information; cross-check and validate information Prepare written reports and draft legal documents including briefs, appeals, contracts, and legal agreements and correspondence Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions Check legal forms and documents for accuracy Maintain reference files; organize and track case files Maintain law library Coordinate law office activities such as subpoena deliveries Locate and communicate with witnesses; interact with clients Assist the lawyer in the courtroom Perform other duties as assigned Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies Minimum of three years legal experience, ideally in malpractice defense Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoi