Hybrid Litigation Paralegal: Discovery & Trial Prep

Donahue Fitzgerald LLP

Oakland (CA)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Donahue Fitzgerald LLP in Oakland, CA is seeking an experienced Paralegal for our Litigation Practice group. This role supports our litigation partners and associates in deadlines, document management, discovery responses, pleadings, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate and 3+ years of general litigation experience, with strong research and communication skills. Proficiency in Office 365, NetDocs, IManage, FoxIt Pro, and Excel is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
At least 3+ years’ general litigation experience.
Excellent research skills.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Must be a self-starter with superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments independently.
Ability to interface with clients and vendors.
Must be detail-oriented.
Ability to problem solve and work with a variety of personalities and work styles.
Ability and willingness to think outside the box to develop solutions to challenging situations.
Proficient with Office 365, NetDocs, IManage or similar document management program, FoxIt Pro.
Strong Excel experience.
Strong working knowledge of E-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information.
Prior experience with litigation support and e-discovery systems such as Everlaw, Relativity, LiveNote, Summation, and Trial Director, preferred
Other duties as assigned.
Must be able to work 5 days in the office for the first 90 days of employment and then a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

Gather documents for review; respond to subpoenas, agency charges, and general litigation matters;
Prepare strong, factually accurate case summaries, position statements, witness lists, legal hold memoranda, and other legal documents;
Assist with witness preparation for testimony and respond to formal discovery requests;
Electronic filing in state and federal courts
Management of litigation databases and support of electronic discovery processes
Communicate professionally by email or by telephone with clients, federal, state, and local agencies, and court personnel;
Conduct legal and factual research with respect to litigation matters;
Work under the direction of an attorney to assess and resolve routine legal issues
Calendar, track, and meet all case deadlines; and
Work on special projects and other matters as requested