Paralegal - Class Action Litigation
- $50,000 to $60,000 Yearly
- Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
- Full-Time
Fitzgerald Monroe Flynn PC is seeking a Paralegal to join our growing practice and provide legal support throughout the litigation process. This is a crucial on-site position that requires close coordination with attorneys, great attention to detail, and an interest in social justice.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting attorneys in drafting and finalizing court and other legal documents
- Filing complaints, motions, and other documents in state and federal courts
- Preparing and delivering courtesy copies and manually filed legal documents
- Monitoring case dockets and calendaring case deadlines
- Organizing and maintaining legal files, documents, and databases
- Assisting with client and class member intake
- Organizing and assisting in document reviews, preparation for depositions, and other discovery
- Assisting with legal research, including cite checking authorities and proofreading legal briefs
- Assisting with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits
- Researching pending litigation for intake of new cases
- Occasionally answering phone calls and directing inquiries to the appropriate person
Desired Experience
A few years of experience as a paralegal or otherwise in the legal field is preferred, but we are open to training emerging professionals or motivated recent graduates who may not have legal experience but are considering attending law school in the future. We provide excellent professional development in an environment that is friendly and laid back.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required
- Valid Driver's License and standing
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual Salary of $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience
- Health and dental; employer pays 50% of employee plans and 25% for dependents & spouses
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Eligible to participate in additional Profit Sharing and Defined Benefit retirement plans
- Between 10 and 20 days (i.e., two and four weeks) paid vacation based on tenure
- Certain benefits subject to probationary period
To Apply
Please apply to this listing with a cover letter and a resume that outlines your work experience, education, and abilities. Preference will be given to those who provide a cover letter that displays your professional writing abilities, attention to detail, and clear understanding of the position. Please also express why you have an interest in this role and draw direct parallels to how your experience qualifies you for this position.
Fitzgerald Monroe Flynn PC is a San Diego class action law firm established in 2013. Results driven and dedicated to protecting consumers against businesses that engage in unfair, misleading, and unlawful practices, our attorneys have helped victimized consumers recover tens of millions of dollars while holding hundreds of companies accountable, forcing them to cease their harmful practices. Learn more about us at www.fmfpc.com
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Fitzgerald Monroe Flynn PC
2341 Jefferson Street
San Diego, CAIndustry
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