Wilson Elser's Los Angeles office currently seeks a Paralegal Clerk.
The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
The Position
The Paralegal Clerk position is 50% administrative work and 50% paralegal work.
Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate is preferred
- 3+ years’ experience in an insurance defense law firm
- Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
- Strong organizational skills and computer skills proficient in MS Office Suite and document management systems
- Must be able to work independently and in a team-setting managing multiple assignments from various attorneys
- Must be able to multitask, self-prioritize, adhere to deadlines and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
- Must be familiar with State and Federal court procedures and rules
- Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Responsibilities
- Obtain authorizations for medical records
- Draft discovery requests and responses; review, analyze and organize document production requests from opposing parties and co-defendants
- Prepare exhibits, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts, and trial preparation
- Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
- Assemble chronologies of key documents
- Manage documents and organize case files
- Prepare legal filings and E-file in district, circuit, federal and court of appeals
- Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
- Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
Why Should You Apply?
- Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
- Generous PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Corporate Discount Plans
The annualized salary range for this position is $45,000 to $60,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to Careers@wilsonelser.com and putting "LA Paralegal Clerk" in the subject line.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.