Senior Litigation Paralegal
Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Francisco, CA
Summary
Senior Litigation paralegals work on a wide variety of complex matters, working side by side with Firm litigators during all stages of litigation, from the inception of a matter through discovery, trial, post-trial findings, and appeals. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities
- Compile and organize documents to assist in discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Coordinate, organize, and manage large scale document collections.
- Monitor court docket for assigned cases and manage internal case file.
- Bluebook, cite check, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda.
- Perform factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.
- Coordinate with vendors and litigation support regarding all aspects of eDiscovery.
- Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.
- Assist with drafting pleadings and motions, including gathering
- and organizing exhibits and e-filing all court documents and coordinating service of process.
- Assist in all aspects of trial preparation and attendance at trial.
- Other duties as assigned by practice group and Paralegal Management.
Skills & Experience
Required
- A bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
- Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.
- Preferred
- Experience with litigation support software and review platforms including Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Familiarity with electronic filing in federal and state courts.
- Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and blue booking skills.
- Competencies:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.
Firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.
Salary: In the $125,000.00-$167,000.00 range, plus overtime and bonus.