The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys working on a variety of commercial litigation matters pending in State and Federal courts throughout California.
Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities :
- Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions for filings in state and federal court
- Assist in the preparation of deposition notices and deposition materials
- Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel for interviews and depositions
- Track and manage discovery, including document productions and e-discovery
- Manage deadlines and ensure timely filing of court documents, including e-filing
Litigation Paralegal Requirements :
- 2 or 4-year degree and paralegal certificate preferred; may substitute work experience for education level
- Minimum of 8 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting (defense side)
- Strong knowledge of CA state courts and federal court rules and procedures
- Experience with all aspects of pre-trial preparation and trial support, including trial support software (Trial Director or similar program)
- Proficiency in case preparation from start to finish, and the understanding of a paralegal's role in the litigation life cycle
- Experience with document production and discovery
- Strong critical thinking and organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- A high attention to detail and the ability to take ownership over projects
- A positive attitude and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Proficiency in legal research tools, and document management and document review systems (Westlaw, iManage, and Nuix / fka Ringtail strongly preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
30+ days ago