Litigation Paralegal
National firm with multiple offices across the U.S. is seeking a Paralegal for its Los Angeles office. Paralegals will work with an experienced and seasoned Attorney and support team on high level litigation cases. Paralegals are expected to provide advanced, complex assistance in support of client case teams. After initial training, this role will be a hybrid in-office position.
Litigation Paralegal daily responsibilities include:
- Prepare and maintain (or oversee maintenance of) case files, indices and chronologies.
- Assemble and organize requested materials for attorney or client review.
- Utilize a variety of computer applications, including Filesite (DeskSite) integration, word processing, spreadsheets, databases (such as document review and file management systems), and imaging in discovery and case management.
- Assist in document production process, including review for production and/or privilege, tagging and redaction, preparing privilege and redaction logs, and assisting with logistics and coordination utilizing document review tools, and quality control of productions.
- Utilize internet file transfer, document security/encryption, and best practices in client data management.
- Interact with E-Discovery vendors, vendor management, and quality control.
- Draft correspondence, memoranda or pleadings.
- Perform investigative and background research, including witness location, and cases/legal authority gathering.
- Create and maintain databases of documents and information.
- Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required by team attorneys and/or clients.
- Assist at and in preparation for depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
- Coordinate preparation of motions and briefs including proofreading, cite-checking (if applicable), assembly of exhibits, filing and service.
- Assist at and with preparation for trial including gathering documents to be used as trial exhibits, preparation of witness binders, deposition designations, review and organization of materials for use by team attorneys, preparation of electronic presentations, and coordination with litigation support personnel.
- Organize work rooms.
- Liaise with internal firm departments and outside sources to gather information and data.
- Provide proactive management of larger cases, including coordination of support efforts and preparing for upcoming events.
- Annual billable hours is 1600 (excluding overtime from calculations).
Qualified Litigation Paralegal candidates will have:
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience at a firm
- Experience in trial preparation, utilizing a variety of discovery databases and tools.
- Trial preparation and trial experience preferred.
- ABA-approved Paralegal certificate
- Bachelor’s degree or requisite experience
- Ability to work in-office in firm’s West Los Angeles office
