Litigation Paralegal | DT Los Angeles

Paralegal - Litigation

Two days of remote work per week after 90 day completion.

Description:

Two openings for experienced civil litigation paralegals. Position is full-time Monday through Friday in our Los Angeles office.

Qualifications:

All candidates must have a BA or BS degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program. Minimum of five years' experience working as a civil litigation paralegal for a law firm or equivalent environment. Excellent attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality is required along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as use of database software such as Summation, Concordance and/or Relativity. Previous use of iManage FileSite or other similar document management system is a plus.

Duties/Requirements:

The ideal candidate would be accomplished in all facets of civil litigation including document organization and review, both paper and electronic; redaction of privileged documents; retrieval and organization of exhibits for court filings; review of discovery documents; summarizing depositions, document productions and related records; preparing records subpoenas; communication with clients, courts and outside vendors; preparation of pretrial pleadings, exhibit and witness lists; and providing support at trial. Assignments are primarily litigation related, including business, employment, insurance and related matters. Background and experience in both areas is a plus. Trial experience is preferred.

Benefits/Compensation:

Excellent salary and benefits package (paid medical/dental/vision, 401(k) retirement plan contribution, etc.) along with a professional working environment.

Company Info:

Founded in 1954, has kept pace with California's growth and with more than 100 attorneys, we have the resources and expertise to offer the highest quality representation in a wide variety of legal matters. While this law firm clients enjoy the advantages of working with an independent law firm, we recognize that California businesses often require representation and advice in national and international matters. Our attorneys speak a multitude of languages and several of our practice groups focus on international clients doing business in California and overseas. Together with our membership in Ally Law, an exclusive alliance of international law firms, this law firm is well-equipped to ensure the seamless delivery of legal services across the globe. We are proud to offer our clients the geographic reach of a global firm while maintaining the unique culture and advantages of a regional firm focused on providing each client with individualized attention.

Of course, our client service has not gone unnoticed. Many of our attorneys are recognized as leaders in their field earning selections as Super Lawyers®, rankings in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Benchmark Litigation and Martindale-Hubbell's® highest AV® rating for technical skill and ethics. Outside of the firm, many of our lawyers are noted community leaders, hold political office and teach at various universities.