Paralegal at Humanity HR Consulting – Glendale, California

At Humanity HR, we believe that when people thrive, businesses soar. As your full-service HR partner, we provide flexible and scalable HR solutions tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're a startup or an established company, our goal is simple: to help you create a workplace where your employees are engaged, productive, and loyal.

About our Client:

Weston Herzog LLP is a dynamic and well-respected law firm with offices in Glendale, CA. Our primary practice areas include:

• Insurance Defense Litigation: Premises liability, products liability, trucking accidents, intentional torts, negligent security, and pharmacy error.
• Employment Litigation: Defense of employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation.
• Real Estate Law: Representation of property owners in commercial lease disputes, including unlawful detainer actions and collection of unpaid rent.

Weston Herzog LLP is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our growing team. Located in Glendale, CA, our firm specializes in Employment, Insurance Defense, and Real Property Litigation. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide critical support to our attorneys, ensuring efficient legal and administrative operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, file and serve legal documents, including pleadings, deposition notices, motions, and discovery responses.

• Maintain and organize case files and client correspondence.

• Maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, court appearances and depositions.

• Track deadlines for court filings and discovery responses.

• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Review discovery responses and client file materials to identify medical providers and draft subpoena requests.
• Review medical and employment records and prepare detailed summaries.
• Prepare and update medical and billing chronologies.

• Communicate with expert witnesses, including retention, defense medical examinations and providing materials to experts for review.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal assistant or administrative support role, preferably in civil litigation.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Knowledge of Clio, iManage document management software and/or Forms Workflow a plus.

Employment Details:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity for growth within a reputable firm.
• Hybrid work opportunity – ability to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.