Paralegal
Are you skilled in managing personal injury cases from start to finish with precision and care?
Do you thrive in a dynamic legal environment where you can take charge and make a meaningful impact?
Are you ready to support a growing legal practice specializing in estate planning and personal injury?
Do you have the technical acumen and adaptability to leverage the latest legal technologies effectively?
Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?
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The Law Office of Leandro Duran, based in Walnut Creek, CA, is committed to delivering exceptional legal services focused on personal injury and estate planning. With nearly four decades of experience, our firm is renowned for securing favorable settlements and efficiently closing estates, guided by a mission to uphold justice and foster community growth.
Our sole practitioner model allows us to provide personalized and dedicated attention to each client. We pride ourselves on our integrity, advocacy, and client-focused approach, striving to make a meaningful impact in both our clients' lives and the community. As we look to grow our practice, we remain steadfast in our commitment to quality and service excellence.
We are seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join our team and play a crucial role in managing personal injury cases while supporting our esteemed legal practice in estate planning. This position is vital to ensuring that our clients receive the attention and advocacy they deserve. By effectively managing smaller personal injury cases and assisting with litigation preparation, you will empower our attorney to focus on high-value and complex matters, ultimately enhancing our legal service delivery and client satisfaction.
Primary focus is Personal Injury (including smaller cases end-to-end through pre-lit), with secondary support for probate/estate planning matters as needed.
What you’ll do:
- Litigation + Trial Support: Draft, organize, and manage pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and trial-related documents; support matters from intake through trial and resolution.
- Law & Motion + Deadlines: Calendar and track litigation deadlines, discovery schedules, motion timelines, court dates, and trial milestones—keeping everything on time and filing-ready.
- Trial Preparation: Prepare and organize trial materials, exhibits, witness files, and case binders; coordinate deposition/hearing prep logistics as needed.
- E-Filing + Service: Handle e-filings (One Legal or similar), track confirmations, and ensure proof of service/service completion is properly documented.
- Case Management (Clio): Maintain accurate, complete, trial-ready files in Clio with clear task workflows and documentation standards.
- Client Communication: Serve as a primary/secondary point of contact; provide timely updates and help prep clients for depositions, IMEs, and court/trial appearances.
- Medical Records + Damages: Request, track, and organize records/billing; assist with medical chronologies, summaries, and damages documentation.
- Probate/Trust Support (Secondary): Assist with filings and organization as needed and flag litigation-adjacent issues (discovery disputes, fiduciary issues, real property overlaps).
What we’re looking for:
- Experience Required: 2-3 years in personal injury case management, from intake to pre-litigation.
- Tech Skills: Proficiency in Clio and willingness to learn new legal technologies and AI tools.
- E-filing: Familiarity with One Legal (or similar e-filing tools) is strongly preferred.
- Innovation mindset: Interest in testing tools like Supio (and other AI-enabled tools) to improve settlement demand preparation and case efficiency.
- Communication: Bilingual abilities preferred; strong client interaction skills necessary.
- Remote Work Experience: Proven ability to manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.
- Legal Knowledge: Foundation in discovery, pleadings, and basic litigation procedures.
Why you should work here:
- Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing firm with plans to expand in practice areas and personnel.
- Direct Collaboration: Work closely with the principal attorney, gaining valuable mentorship and insights.
- Innovative Environment: Embrace the latest in legal technology to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
- Impactful Work: Contribute meaningfully to client satisfaction and the firm's success in personal injury and estate planning cases.
- Direct trial preparation responsibility: This role supports active litigation with real filings and trial-prep execution—your work directly affects outcomes.
Additional perks:
- Compensation: $1,500–$2,000/month (global hire contractor; based on experience).
- Work Hours (Pacific Time): Core working hours are 10:00 AM–6:00 PM PT, with reasonable flexibility as long as deadlines are met and you remain responsive to the team.
- Retirement: If a retirement option is available, details will be shared during the offer stage.
- Benefits: This is a contractor role and does not include traditional benefits. If any retirement option is available, details will be shared during the offer stage.
- Tech-Friendly: Utilize the latest Apple systems and legal technology tools.
- Global Reach: Work with a diverse team, broadening your professional network.
Join the Law Office of Leandro Duran and be part of a team that values dedication, growth, and client service excellence. If you are a proactive and experienced paralegal ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply and contribute to our legacy of justice and community impact.