International law firm’s Orange County office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for their team. This position requires strong working knowledge of the rules of evidence and trial procedure, strong communication and database skills, and proficiency in Excel and Access. The ability to adapt quickly to change and evolving circumstances as well as to work quickly and
collaborate in teams.
Litigation Paralegal day-to-day Responsibilities include:
- Handle all aspects of electronic discovery, including the ability to manage document reviews and productions (i.e., loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching for documents in Relativity database)
- Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, and handling logistics, exhibits, assisting in preparing witnesses and experts, and technology needs relating to same
- Interact with IT personnel and vendors regarding document and discovery issues
- File and serve motions, briefs, exhibits, appendices, and other documents in state and federal courts
- Set up, organize, and maintain files and internal case databases
- Organize discovery, research, pleadings, and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation
- Prepare notebooks for hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
- Bluebook and cite checking
- Prepare and coordinate service of subpoenas
- Basic legal and internet research, including culling relevant information from a variety of resources
- Calendar and track case deadline
Ideal Litigation Paralegal candidates will have:
- Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred with three to five years related experience in a mid or large sized law firm
- Excellent writing and interpersonal communications skills
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize project requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a client service focus
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
