Senior Paralegal

Job Title: Senior Paralegal Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days in office/1 remote) After ramp up Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION Our client, a well-regarded international law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Paralegal to support their team local to either their Los Angeles or Palo Alto offices. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the drafting, preparation, coordination, and submission of Federal and State Court pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal filings . Provide comprehensive support throughout all stages of the discovery process , including document collection, review, organization, production, and deposition preparation. Assist attorneys and case teams in preparing for and participating in witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, and client conferences . Conduct detailed reviews of motions, briefs, pleadings, and related court submissions before filing, including proofreading, cite verification, record validation, exhibit preparation, formatting, and quality control . Oversee and coordinate sophisticated and technically demanding filings, including confidential submissions, sensitive materials, and high-volume electronic filings . Partner with managing law clerks and business services personnel to coordinate filing deadlines, reminders, distribution of case materials, and submission logistics . Execute advanced searches within Relativity and other litigation databases , including document coding, retrieval, categorization, and organization. Create, maintain, and finalize privilege logs, redaction logs, and related discovery documentation . Track and manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities, exercising sound judgment to sequence assignments and delegate responsibilities when appropriate. Contribute to sophisticated projects involving data organization, management, analysis, and reporting . Ensure litigation files are accurately maintained in accordance with department standards, approved protocols, and designated case-management platforms; identify and implement opportunities to enhance electronic file organization, retention, retrieval, and workflow efficiency. Safeguard the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and overall integrity of client files and matter records. Perform comprehensive non-legal research using a variety of resources, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, court websites, media databases, financial research platforms, and other relevant sources to locate statutes, case-related information, articles, books, and other materials. Collaborate with partners, associates, and fellow paralegals across multiple offices in support of large-scale, complex, and multijurisdictional matters . Mentor, coach, advise, and provide constructive feedback to junior paralegals and broader case teams. Foster productive professional relationships through clear, polished, and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication . Exercise sound judgment and accountability when utilizing Firm resources, technology, personnel, and other operational assets. Maintain consistent and dependable physical attendance in accordance with Firm expectations and business requirements. Understand, follow, and uphold Firm policies, procedures, operational standards, and established practices. Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned. Qualifications The successful candidate will possess a sophisticated understanding of litigation support, strong organizational capabilities, and the ability to perform effectively in a demanding, deadline-driven legal environment. Strong working knowledge of Federal and State Court rules, procedures, and filing requirements , including applicable civil and criminal rules. Proven experience supporting government investigations , including matters involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) . Demonstrated expertise in managing sophisticated court submissions, particularly electronic filing and e-filing processes . Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel , including the ability to work effectively with complex data and spreadsheets. Demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize a broad range of electronic databases, litigation platforms, and document-management systems . Practical knowledge of Relativity and other electronic discovery and litigation applications, including Everchron . Familiarity with Firm operations, internal policies, procedures, and established business practices. Proficiency with relevant Firm technology and software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint , along with the ability to quickly adapt to unfamiliar software, applications, and operating environments. Highly developed research capabilities and demonstrated proficiency using resources such as the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, court-related websites, media databases, and financial research services . Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, organizational, project-management, and planning abilities . Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing. Proven capacity to work autonomously while also contributing effectively to collaborative, multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ownership of assigned matters, projects, responsibilities, and deliverables. Sound judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, proprietary, or otherwise high-risk information. Strong ability to structure, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload. Proven ability to balance numerous assignments, competing deadlines, changing priorities, and evolving business requirements. Comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-moving, and demanding professional environment . Ability to remain composed, accurate, and productive while working under significant time constraints and pressure. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Willingness and ability to travel when business requirements dictate. Flexibility to modify working hours and schedules as necessary to accommodate operational demands, critical deadlines, and Firm business needs. Education & Professional Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. At least six years of professional paralegal experience , or equivalent experience in a role requiring comparable knowledge, capabilities, technical proficiency, and expertise. #J-18808-Ljbffr