Company Description

Carpenter & Zuckerman was founded on the principle that justice for injured people is more important than insurance company profits. CZ Law is a leading California personal injury law firm that is dedicated to the representation of injured people. We have won over $2 billion in jury verdicts and settlements, and we've done it by listening to our clients, understanding what they have lost, and explaining to juries and insurance companies their personal stories.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Paralegal at Carpenter & Zuckerman. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for a range of tasks to support our attorneys in the litigation process. This includes legal document preparation, document review, legal research, and assisting with the preparation of pleadings and motions.

Responsibilities

Propound and respond to written discovery
Calendar all dates with use of calendaring and case management software
Monitor statute of limitation dates for filing lawsuits and government claim deadlines
Prepare summons and complaints, statement of damages, applications for publication, guardian ad litem forms, etc.
Schedule depositions, hearings and QMEs.
Order medical reports and organize case management statements
Calendar all dates with use of calendaring and case management software
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Strong command of the English language including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style
Strong knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure
Ability to compose correspondence
Experience in a Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Firm
Paralegal certification preferred

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently. If you have the necessary experience and skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Carpenter & Zuckerman offers employees a substantial benefits package inclusive of medical, dental vision and basic life insurance. The firm also a 401(k) plan which includes an employer match available after a vesting period. The firm offers ten (10) paid holidays and four (4) half day holidays. Employees have 80 hours of sick leave each calendar year and accrue vacation at a rate of 3.36 hours per pay-period.

Carpenter & Zuckerman is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please reach out to our HR team directly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Wellness program

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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