Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

At JDS Law, Inc., we believe the world needs honest, solution-driven legal professionals who consistently deliver outstanding results — both in and out of the courtroom. Our boutique Temecula law firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our team and make an immediate impact in employment and trust litigation matters. If you thrive on being proactive and detail-oriented, take pride in seeing cases through from start to finish, and have at least three years of recent experience supporting litigators in California courts, we would love to connect with you. At JDS Law, you’ll find fulfilling work, a collaborative and dynamic team environment, and a balanced, reasonable workload — the professional home you’ve been looking for.Compensation:

$30 - $35 hourlyResponsibilities:

Manage reasonable caseload of civil litigation and trust litigation matters, from beginning to end.

Perform legal research and work with attorneys to develop and present legal arguments.

Complete legal forms and draft documents, including pleadings, discovery and responses, motions, status reports, settlement agreements, and other case filings.

Manage the discovery and litigation calendar and track deadlines.

Ensure attorneys are prepared for court appearances through trial and assist in the courtroom.

Interact with clients, court clerks, probate examiners, opposing parties, and opposing counsel.

Minimum billable hours: 1,400 per year for full-time (we expect high-quality work).Qualifications:

Must meet Business & Professions Code 6450-6456 definition of Paralegal.

3+ years of recent hands-on experience with cases filed in California courts; probate court experience is a plus.

Working knowledge of the California Rules of Court and Code of Civil Procedure is a must.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 required.

Familiarity with Clio Grow and Clio Manage is preferred.

Outstanding attention to detail, superior communication skills, and practical organizational skills are important for this position.About Company

Who We Are

JDS Law is a client-centered team of professionals that leverage technology and processes to help families and business owners protect what they’ve built for generations. We have wonderful clients who deserve high-quality, personalized legal services delivered by caring professionals.

We work in a positive and collaborative office where we give our best effort, connect with and care about others, and never stop learning. Everyone in our firm is valued, treated with respect, compensated fairly, and empowered to grow professionally.

Next Steps

Qualified applicants, please submit resumé and writing sample to Jenny Shin by email to . In the subject line, please include the word “Elevate”. If you are selected to interview with our firm, we have a multi-step process that includes skills testing, personality assessment, and reference checks.

Applicants who do not follow the above next steps when applying will not be considered for the position.

Full-time