Litigation Paralegal

3 weeks ago

San Francisco, United States Jackson Lewis P.C. Full time

Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

Litigation Paralegal

The paralegal will be a member of a fantastic team of attorneys and staff to assist with our employment defense work. Our paralegals manage all aspects of assigned cases and will work in a close collaborative team effort with attorneys and other staff members. The paralegal will be responsible, with attorney supervision, for all aspects of assigned cases including case status, drafting of motions/correspondence/litigation notices, production and organization of documents, preparation of chronologies of facts and production charts, performing searches, organization of relevant documents for attorney review for witness interviews and depositions, management of documents in electronic case system, awareness of calendar deadlines, and assistance with trial preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate ability to apply key legal doctrines to assist with case strategies and present those to attorney.
  • Ability to plan and organize litigation matters and tasks, establish chronologies and timelines for key events in case, interact with clients and others on document gathering and production, demonstrate familiarity with key evidence and witnesses in cases, present evidence in hearings and trial, and manage deadlines in cases.
  • Assist with preparation of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court matters, and arbitration proceedings.
  • Assist with preparation of federal and state administrative filings.
  • Demonstrate understanding of practice group services by active application of knowledge and perspective to each matter or project.
  • Draft motions, pleadings, notices, correspondence, etc.
  • Analyze, review, and organize documents and data from materials produced during discovery; and prepare/coordinate document production and responses to discovery requests.
  • Prepare deposition and record subpoenas according to state and federal regulations; coordinate production of third-party records and summarize same; prepare deposition outlines and summaries.
  • Analyze and review privileged documents.
  • Trial and arbitration preparation; preparation and management of trial exhibits and other trial related assistance.
  • Presentation of case summaries and courses of action to supervising attorneys.
  • Conducting limited legal research, including but not limited to, Lexis and Pacer research.
  • Cite-checking and sherardizing when necessary.
  • Liaison with courts, opposing counsel, and litigation vendors, including process servers and couriers.
  • Knowledge of developments, procedures, and rules in the forums where the office practices.
  • Demonstrate basic strategic thinking and initiative with case assignments.
  • Awareness of calendar deadlines.
  • Responsible for personal billable time entries.
  • Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and appointment issues.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

  • 10+ years minimum litigation paralegal experience. Experience in employment law a plus.
  • Experience working with federal and state court litigation cases from onset to trial phase.
  • Experience with class-actions, and wage and hour productions a plus.
  • Knowledge of EEOC/CCRD procedures a plus.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the rules and procedures in various courts and venues by consistently ensuring compliance in all litigation matters (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as well as California Rules of Civil Procedure).
  • Experience with billing hours with software programs – Intapp knowledge a plus.
  • Experience with document management software - Netdocs knowledge a plus.
  • Versed in trial preparation a plus.
  • Proficiency in Windows environment including Word and Outlook.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Highly focused and detailed-oriented with exceptional analytical skills.
  • High reliability, collaborative, professional demeanor.
  • Must be proactive with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Results oriented and excellent time management skills.
  • Creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure/deadlines and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; self-motivated.
  • Ability to interact professionally with attorneys and support staff while maintaining a strong client service attitude.
  • Work independently and as part of a team towards common goal of excellent client service.
  • Strong sense of confidentiality and ability to exercise sound judgment.

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • ABA Paralegal Certificate required.

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $48.00 and $54.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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