Litigation Paralegal
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Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 75000 - 90000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the western United States is currently seeking a full time LitigationParalegalto join itsLitigationpractice group inour Orange County office.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our dynamic legal team. You will assist attorneys in managing all stages of complex commercial litigation cases including those involving contract disputes real estate construction franchising banking intellectual property and special litigation and compliance matters while ensuring efficient case organization and producing high-quality results in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This position will require in office work but will be a hybrid model once training is complete.
The position responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Case Management:Oversee the organization and maintenance of case files including electronic document management ensuring all materials are up-to-date and easily accessible
- Document Preparation:Draft and edit pleadings motions discovery requests responses and other court documents for attorney review
- Discovery Support:Coordinate and assist with discovery efforts including document collection review and production and maintain privilege logs
- E-Discovery:Utilize e-discovery platforms (e.g. Relativity) to manage analyze and produce electronic evidence
- Legal Research:Conduct legal and factual research to support case strategy and draft summaries of findings; cite check legal memorandum and briefs
- Trial Preparation:Assist with the preparation of trial materials such as exhibits witness files and trial binders; coordinate logistics for hearings and trials; attend trial when requested in state and federal courts sometimes requiring out of town travel
- Communication:Liaise with clients opposing counsel providing updates and gathering necessary information for case progression
- Administrative Duties:Manage case calendars track deadlines track billable time and maintain organized records of all case activities
Experience and Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree and paralegal certificate from ABA-accredited paralegal training program or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- 2 to 5 years of litigation experience as a Paralegal or comparable experience as a Paralegal Assistant with significant involvement in litigation matters preferably in a law firm environment.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Experience with Relativity (RelOne) is a plus
- Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw LexisNexis) and case management software
- Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and legal software platforms along with Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of litigation processes including federal and state rules of procedure
- Must possess substantive knowledge of the litigation process and e-discovery including document collection review and production
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while delivering consistent quality work-product to both attorneys and clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with court filing procedures including e-filing systems.
The salary range for this position is $75000 to $90000 annually based on education and years of experience.
Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and agenerousbenefits packagestarting on your first benefits package includes medical dental vision disability life insurance 401K/profit sharing paid holidays tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time personal time and sick time where & Wilmer values the principles ofDiversity Inclusion and Belonging.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Proofreading
- Organizational skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Medical Records
About Company
Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 16 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. We serve publicly traded corporations private businesses and individuals.
