Experienced Litigation Paralegal needed at a top international law firm in their San Francisco office.
Must have a minimum of two to five years of experience
Must be available for overtime and travel (for trials) as needed
Responsibilities:
Create and implement all elements of litigation case management systems, including file management (electronic and hard copy), case calendaring, discovery-related tasks and trial activities
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Assist attorneys with document reviews (setup, coordination of hot doc binders, preparation of privilege logs, conduct searches as needed, etc.)
Understand mechanics of e-filing and e-files with state and federal courts and agencies
Assist with preparation of state and federal court filings in coordination with Managing Attorney's Office, including coordination of service copies, delivery of documents to Court, preparation of litigation backs and other specific document preparation as required by the specific Court or Judge
Draft and review routine legal documents as requested by attorneys
Conduct precedent and legal research under attorney supervision
Experience interacting with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of upcoming depositions, trials, arbitrations.
Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive work environment
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree
Experience at a law firm
Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial
Experience using Relativity document hosting database
Experience using litigation support software, including LiveNote and CaseMap
Strong knowledge of bluebooking and cite checking briefs, as well as creation of Table of Authorities
Strong attention to detail and accountability
Ability to communicate with individuals of all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of matters and manage time and expectations
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, BloombergLaw
Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
Must be available for overtime and travel (for trials) as needed