Litigation Paralegal - Los Angeles CA - Hybrid

The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support during all phases of the litigation process from the commencement of a new action to the discovery period and through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. The paralegal will be expected to handle diverse and multiple responsibilities which include but are not limited the following:

Position responsibilities:

Document and information management:

• Organize and maintain case material and e-rooms
• Prepare documents for Bates-numbering redaction duplication/scanning and indexing
• Categorize and maintain files in chronological numerical and subject matter order to meet litigation team objectives
• Work with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services and vendors on e-discovery and electronic productions
• Under the guidance of an attorney prepare chronologies indices and summaries of information and facts gleaned from discovery

Conduct document searches and factual research:

• Work with Litigation Support to create and maintain internal case databases for the cataloging and retrieval of documents
• Conduct database searches and organize information retrieved in a coherent and concise manner
• Utilize library resources and conduct fact research from publicly available sources

Prepare for and attend depositions:

• Coordinate deposition logistics
• Assist attorneys in preparing witness files and exhibits to be used at deposition
• Attend deposition with attorney to take notes handle exhibits during the deposition and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding

Motion practice and court filings:

• Assist in the drafting of motions and briefs
• Create briefing books
• Bluebook/Cite check proofread and assemble exhibits related to filing
• Electronically file brief or coordinate filing with Firms Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file
• Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies

Prepare for and attend trials:

• Coordinate trial logistics and liaison with Trial Support Manager as necessary
• Organize and track exhibits files and all other supporting documents
• Assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating courtroom presentation software
• Assist in the preparation of witness testimony

Other:

• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
• Turn in time sheets e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
• All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree
• 3 years of experience
• After orientation at law firm exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime as required

Preferred:

• Knowledge of automated litigation support software including Concordance Case Logistix and Relativity
• Previous law firm experience
• Paralegal Certificate

Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others including clients
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills

To Apply: Please email your resume to: