Litigation Paralegal

3 weeks ago

Newport Beach, United States Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP Full time

**Overall Purpose**:
The litigation paralegal will work closely with, and under the immediate direction of attorneys. This person should be able to perform essential functions of the job and will assist with general paralegal duties. Personal characteristics that will contribute to the success in this position are a strong work ethic, high degree of personal responsibility and accountability, and a high degree of organization. This is an in-person job.

**Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to**:

- Proactively serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments and status
- Drafts routine pleadings, statements, affidavits, and/or other legal documentation as appropriate at the specific direction of attorneys
- Assist with the court filings and services, trial preparation, and the preparation, production and organization of legal documents and binders
- Perform document management utilizing firm software to include Microsoft and Relativity
- Perform legal research using PACER, Lexis-Nexis, the internet and various government agency sites
- Assist attorneys with reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials, mail, and other case related documents
- Proofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; verify history of cited cases
- Work with assistants and docket to ensure that both calendar systems contain accurate and current information
- Assist in preparation of matrices, charts, and spreadsheets as needed
- Assist in preparation of privilege logs
- Keep accurate time records for both billable and non-billable tasks

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Undergraduate degree and ABA approved paralegal certificate
- Minimum of five years’ experience working as a litigation Paralegal for a law firm or equivalent environment
- Fundamental proficiency in online research and internet resources (Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and equivalents
- CA State and Federal Litigation skills with excellent working knowledge of legal documents and court rules
- Fundamental proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as use of database software such as Summation, Concordance and/or Relativity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm
- High degree of self-directed initiative and individual judgment
- Attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects and strong time management skills
- Ability to process routine daily functions while being able to resolve sensitive issues and complex assignments utilizing above average critical thinking skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and to remain calm under pressure
- Must be able to work overtime if necessary

**Physical Demand**:
Lifting up to 15 pounds; kneeling, bending sometimes required. Typing/sitting at desk for long durations at a time.
- The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is from $80,000 - $115,000 annually and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of base salary at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on experience, qualifications or other relevant factors._
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer._

Pay: $41.03 - $58.97 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Paralegal: 5 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- ABA approved paralegal certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

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