Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson LLP (US) has an immediate opening for a hybrid Legal Practice Assistant / Paralegal in their Los Angeles office.

This individual would support litigation attorneys, so prior experience is needed. Duties will include a combination of complex litigation practice support as well as traditional administrative responsibilities.

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RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Format and edit litigation documents, including both civil and criminal pleadings, motions, discovery, trial materials, and appellate briefs.
• 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.
• Possess knowledge of federal / state electronic court filing procedures and interaction with court personnel.
• Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, and handle logistics, exhibits, assist in preparing witnesses and experts, and address technology needs relating to the same.
• Proofread and review all written work, including correspondence, memos, discovery, and court filings.
• Calendar court deadlines.
• Organize discovery, research, pleadings, and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Manage attorneys’ client, court, and firm administrative obligations and deadlines.
• Support attorneys’ participation in outside organizations and sponsorship of client development events.
• Assist attorneys with compliance of firm billing and timekeeping requirements.
• Review and edit client bills in accordance with client billing requirements.
• Manage conflicts checks, new client matter openings, engagement and waiver letters.
• Manage attorneys’ travel portfolios, including making travel arrangements, maintaining travel profiles, developing cost-effective travel solutions, and calendaring travel.
• Process expense reimbursements.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred with three to five years related experience in a mid or large-sized law firm.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to demonstrate the highest level of client service and response.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate in a proficient, tactful, and confident manner with external clients and coworkers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and accept responsibility.
• Value the efficiencies and benefits of working with teams.

COMPENSATION : $64,728-$104,902 is the estimated salary range for this role in Los Angeles, CA. The starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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