Paralegal

The San Francisco, California office of Kaufman Dolowich is a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas. We are actively seeking a Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to work directly with our attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases and gets involved in fact-finding projects.

Our Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join their growing team!

Responsibilities

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

Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders, as well as processing deposition transcripts

Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, timelines, exhibits, etc

Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping

Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters

Performs legal research

Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records

Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action

Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations

Qualifications

Litigation experience

3+ years of experience

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA, NALA, or AACP

Experience in using legal database software (NetDocs and West Law preferred)

Familiarity with legal terminology and principles

The ability to analyze legal documents, as well as perform legal research, for accuracy

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

Competitive compensation packages along with performance and billable hour-based bonus programs

Comprehensive benefits offerings

Uncapped professional development opportunities

Dynamic, team-oriented, on-site working environment with open communication and support

Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses

Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

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.