Summary

This Paralegal position will be supporting the Litigation group in Los Angeles.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare discovery, including subpoenas
• Coordinate document productions
• Corresponding with clients
• Assist in conducting pre-claim investigation and on-line research
• Prepare privilege logs
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys in responding to discovery and gathering relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Prepare exhibits to motions and for depositions

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, and meet short deadlines, with the ability to follow through and follow up on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Thompson’s Serengeti Tracker software experience
• Proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis and similar legal research programs
• Proficiency in Compulaw calendaring program
• Proficiency in Pacer and court e-filing programs
• Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience e-filing in state and federal court

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma
• Prior litigation experience required (state and federal)
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification preferred
• Ideal candidate would also have some legal assistant skills/experience (e.g., formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents, filing briefs, pleadings and other legal documents, calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, maintain pleadings and discovery indexes)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Hybrid schedule with three days in office.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.