Healthcare Paralegal - Large-Case Litigation Support

King & Spalding LLP; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and raises

Health and wellness plan

401(k) plan and profit sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP seeks a Healthcare Paralegal to join our Los Angeles, San Francisco or Sacramento offices. Under supervision, you will assist attorneys on the Healthcare team, handling discovery, document reviews, trial support, and deposition preparation across multiple matters.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of paralegal experience, familiarity with litigation processes, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ paralegal experience.
• Experience in Healthcare matters preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the litigation process (case management, discovery, databases, privilege logs, court filings, e-filing, cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebooking).
• Experience in preparing for and attending onsite trials and arbitrations.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be a flexible, proactive, self-starter, to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and timelines; ability to work under tight deadlines on detailed tasks.
• Must pay attention to details and follow up and follow through.
• Must have good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and related computer skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat.
• The ability to work overtime, including on some weekends and holidays with little to no advance notice.

Responsibilities

• Complete understanding of the litigation process, especially large case management; manage all facets of matters from discovery through trial.
• Assist with electronic document productions using database management software.
• Assist with document reviews for responsiveness; identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, and case issues in context.
• Managing documents, exhibits, notebooks, and spreadsheets in court trials and arbitration proceedings.
• Utilize litigation applications/software, such as Relativity.
• Strong multitasking skills working on multiple matters at the same time with several different lawyers and other staff.
• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys and other paralegals and assistants, sharing information, goals, and opportunities accordingly.
• Interact with clients as necessary to gather necessary documentation and information for agency or court filings.
• Assist in deposition/interview/hearing preparation, document review, productions, and case preparation at/for trial/arbitration as needed.
• Observe confidentiality of client matters at all times.
• General support of attorneys and other business professionals across all offices and practice groups as business needs arise.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Healthcare knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Relativity

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

King & Spalding LLP seeks a Healthcare Paralegal to join our Los Angeles, San Francisco or Sacramento offices. Under supervision, you will assist attorneys on the Healthcare team, handling discovery, document reviews, trial support, and deposition preparation across multiple matters.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of paralegal experience, familiarity with litigation processes, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Adobe Acrobat.