Paralegal - Commercial/Business Litigation

Kahana Feld is a law firm seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys in business litigation cases. The role involves performing administrative duties, assisting with all stages of litigation, managing case files, and conducting legal research. Responsibilities Perform administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, hearings, and deadlines; organizing case files; and managing logistics Assist attorneys with all stages of business litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal Review and maintain documents and case files, compiling documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies Understand and execute electronic filing processes with various court systems Maintain a working knowledge of the code of civil procedure, civil code, local rules, and courtroom rules and procedures Schedule and coordinate depositions, appointments, mediations, and other legal proceedings Communicate and interact with outside counsel to serve documents, coordinate depositions, and request extensions on deadlines Engage with filing clerks, courtroom assistants, and calendar clerks Prepare and maintain matrices for subpoenas, medical records, subcontractors, insurance tenders, status of settlements, discovery, processes of service, mediation and/or trial, and expert witnesses Draft and proofread correspondence, including pleadings, discovery documents, status reports, contracts, and other related materials Organize and facilitate case-related team meetings as needed Summarize discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records in accordance with insurance guidelines Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case-related meetings with attorneys Conduct legal research, document review, and factual research using internal and external databases and libraries, as well as performing other related eDiscovery tasks Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, and other appearances by gathering witness information, exhibits, and other case-related materials Support attorneys at court and agency hearings to include mediations and arbitrations Liaise with outside vendors, such as court reporters, experts, and mediators Accurately document and bill for all billable and non-billable work and tasks according to billing procedures, ensuring that annual billable hour requirements are met Attend paralegal meetings and other meetings as required Perform other duties and projects as assigned Skills Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience working in a legal environment 1+ years of experience in business or commercial litigation Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules and procedures Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with attention to detail Proficient in Word, Adobe, Excel, Outlook, and various legal software applications Strong analytical and organizational skills; team oriented mindset Paralegal certificate from an ABA certified program or attestation from a previous employer attorney Company Overview Kahana Feld is a law firm that focuses on business litigation, insurance, employment, and construction defect litigations. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is