Senior Paralegal

Litigation ParalegalThe world's leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries, and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends, and other industry-redefining companies.The Firm seeks a Litigation Paralegal to assist the Litigation practice groups in all phases of the litigation process from the initial complaint to discovery through to trial and appeal.ResponsibilitiesAssisting attorneys in all phases of litigation including motion practice, discovery, trial and post-trialDrafting documents/pleadings including: subpoenas, deposition notices, document requests and responses, interrogatories and responses, request for admissions, affidavits/affirmations, answers, notices, declarations and agreementsCoordinating e-filing and service process with the Managing Attorney's office for federal/state court or judicial panelsCompiling, organizing and reviewing responsive and related production documentsOrganizing, reviewing and managing all case documents including productions, depositions, exhibits, expert reports and e-mails in designated databasesCite-checking, Shepardizing, Bluebooking and proofreading court filings and related position papersPerforming statistical and factual research and compiling data for analysesReviewing, organizing and maintaining document productions, developing and conducting key word searches, drafting and maintaining privilege logsDigesting/summarizing deposition and other transcripts including expert witnessesAssisting in all phases of pre-trial activities including witness binders, organizing trial exhibits, coordinating witness attendance at trial, and coordinating the trial logisticsAttending and assisting at trial/hearings including: preparing and maintaining exhibits and demonstratives, tracking exhibits introduced and marked into evidenceSupervising junior paralegals as neededInteract and liaise with clients and vendorsQualificationsBachelor's Degree5+ years of law firm experience assisting on Litigation mattersStrong written and organizational skillsExperience working with litigation databases; familiarity with Relativity is a plusAbility to quickly and proactively identify and analyze problems, develop solutions and deliver resultsAbility to work well under pressure, in a team environment and handle multiple tasks efficientlyAvailable to work considerable overtime when required, including evenings and weekendsStrong technical skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn new software and applicationsThis position will require physical presence in Proskauer's offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation for this position is $100,000 - $145,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.Job InfoJob Identification 770Job Category Paralegal ServicesDegree Level Bachelor's DegreeJob Schedule Full timeLocations Los Angeles