Senior Litigation Paralegal

We are searching for an analytical litigation paralegal to assist with the successful resolution of legal cases. The litigation paralegal will be required to conduct in-person and desktop research, prepare and collate pertinent legal documents, and complete all requisite administration upon completion of each matter. As the cornerstone of our legal support team, you should also stay abreast of amendments to relevant legislation.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial and appeals.
• Prepare appellate records and appendices, including compiling and reviewing trial court documents and transcripts.
• Assisting with calendaring case deadlines.
• Assisting with drafting court filings and preparations in Federal and State courts, including appellate courts.
• Assisting with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions.
• Proofreading, cite checking and Bluebooking court briefs and discovery documents.
• Assisting with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations.
• Assisting with all aspects, including travel, of trial and arbitration preparations.
• Assisting litigation and appellate teams with preparations for oral arguments, including creating case and briefing binders.
• Preparing various charts and indices.
• Preparing and submitting timekeeping reports.
• Coordinating with external vendors.
• Performing various day-to-day case management tasks.

Qualifications:

• Ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive and able to efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.
• Available to travel as needed.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience. Candidate must meet any applicable state requirements governing the performance of paralegal duties, including any required certifications or qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 firm preferred.
• Proficient in California state and U.S. federal court procedures.
• Proficiency in Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
• Proficient in iManage.
• Experience with eDiscovery Databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.