Litigation Paralegal

Trustpoint.One is proud to partner with a well-respected international law firm in their search for a mid-level litigation paralegal with three to seven years of experience gained at Amlaw 100 firms or specialized litigation boutique law firms working on complex litigation, investigation, and/or arbitration matters. This is a hybrid position in the firms San Francisco or Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior paralegals and/or attorneys to perform all elements of litigation case management, including document and file management, case calendaring, discovery support, and trial prep and logistics activities.
• Coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff on a case-specific basis.
• Interact with outside entities (e.g., courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to coordinate activities as needed in support of assigned cases.
• Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.
• Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession.
• Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities; and perform other duties as requested by Firm management.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.
• Be available for overtime work and reasonable business travel as needed.
  

Qualifications

• BS/BA from an accredited college or university required. Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in an Amlaw 100 firm or specialized litigation boutique law firm.
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including use of current e-discovery database tools, modern e-filing practices, and trial preparation activities required; experience working at trial or arbitration proceedings strongly preferred.
• Must have trial experience.
• Proficient with cite-checking, Bluebook rules, and California Style Manual preferred.
  
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks simultaneously; work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role; and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure typical of complex modern litigation, investigation, and arbitration matters.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) with individuals at all levels of the firm in an appropriate and professional manner; strong service orientation, sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and proactively handle all paralegal responsibilities without prompting from administration or attorneys.
  

Salary range: Starting at $70,000 and up, depending on experience.

How to Apply

If you would like to learn more about the Complex Litigation Paralegal position available in California please submit your resume, in Word format, by clicking the Apply Now button.

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Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

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