Litigation Paralegal

The Dispute Resolution Practice

Withers has defended the interests of successful individuals, businesses and brands for many years. With over 180 lawyers across Europe, Asia Pacific, the US and the Caribbean, we have an established international dispute resolution practice acting in complex country-specific and multi-jurisdictional cases.


We represent a range of domestic and international clients - from high-net-worth individuals and their families to corporate entities and governments - on an array of personal, professional and business disputes, and we are recognised globally for our experience in complex, cross border litigation. Our practice areas include commercial litigation, contract disputes, asset recovery and enforcement, board and shareholder disputes, insolvency, fraud, international arbitration, public international law, tax controversy, media and reputation management, employment and regulatory, divorce and family, trusts and succession, white collar investigations, and professional negligence. With a disputes portfolio valued at $14 billion, we have also pioneered the use of arbitration and mediation in commercial, family and, more recently, trust disputes.

The Role

This role will sit in our Los Angeles office.

The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys within the firm's Dispute Resolution practice and assist in all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will manage a wide range of responsibilities across both small and largescale cases, as well as other complex matters. These responsibilities may include handling large volumes of documents, preparing materials for production, assisting with depositions, and managing pleadings, privilege logs, and court filings in both state and federal courts.

A key component of the role includes proofreading briefs and conducting legal and factual cite checks, organizing and maintaining electronic and hardcopy case files, managing data within litigation support databases, and coordinating with partners, associates, other paralegals, and, where appropriate, clients to obtain and manage caserelated information. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and a collaborative approach to effectively prioritize and manage multiple cases and projects. Responsibilities include the following:

Primary Responsibilities and Functions:

• Manage production of hardcopy and electronic documents, including documents and data from clients, processing documents from opposing counsel and third parties, maintaining chain of custody, handling logistics of document productions, and preparing privilege logs
• Maintain case files, including storing hard copy and electronic documents on firmwide dedicated platforms
• Under the supervision of attorneys, assist with the preparation of statements, declarations, and other documents to be filed with the Court
• Prepare briefs and other legal documents for filing, including proofreading, cite checking, compiling exhibits and appendices, formatting documents according to local rules, filing documents, and effectuating service of documents on necessary parties
• Perform factual research, including analysis of documents
• Provide general internet research including pulling cases from Westlaw as needed
• Maintain case calendars and track deadlines; use firm operating systems to calendar relevant deadlines for attorneys and all relevant parties
• Prepare for depositions, conferences, and hearings, including compiling documents, and assist with managing the logistical details
• Provide support for trials, mediations, and arbitrations, including compiling and tracking of the relevant exhibits, preparing documents and evidence for courtroom use, and assisting with other-related logistics concerning team's needs
• Provide general support across various eDiscovery platforms as needed by team members
• On occasion, travel to various courthouses and other agencies to file, retrieve, and deliver paper copies of documents.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.


Key Skills and Experience

• Strong academic credentials (B.A required and Paralegal Certificate preferred);
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a Litigation Paralegal
• Travel and overtime may be necessary
• Must possess strong technical skills and have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, iManage, and Elite
• Knowledge of CS Disco and Milana docketing and calendar management preferred but not required
• Fundamental proficiency in online research and internal resources (Westlaw and equivalents)
• Ability to navigate various electronic databases and document repositories
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills; strong attention to detail
• Substantial experience with staging documents and exhibits for attorneys' review and approval
• Substantial experience with electronic filing through the California State Courts, including familiarity with the various California Rules of Court
• Substantial experience with electronic filing through the various U.S. District Courts using PACER, including familiarity with Federal and Local Rules
• Strong research, drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues
• Ability to work well independently, as well as within a team environment
• Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, form and style

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $125,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

About Withers

A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there - whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile - focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

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