Litigation Paralegal- 3695883

AMS Staffing Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Awesome benefits

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support senior paralegals and attorneys. The role involves legal research, document preparation, and case file management to assist trial teams.

The position requires 6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in large employment litigation. Paralegal certification or degree is preferred. Hybrid work schedule after ramp-up includes some WFH days, with standard document management and billing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably for a large employment litigation practice.
• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
• Organizes and indexes case files.
• Determines and calendars deadlines.
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation.
• Files pleadings with court clerk.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
• Drafts a variety of legal documents.
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file.
• Prepares for mediations and trials.
• Assists Attorneys at trial.
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions.
• Communicates with witnesses and experts.
• Scheduling.
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner.

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Document Management System

Billing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Salary/Payrate: $105K - $158K (some flex), bonus and AWESOME benefits

Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days WFH) after ramp up period

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Overview:

Our San Francisco law firm client has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join their expanding practice to help support senior level paralegals and attorneys. The Firm’s paralegals research law, investigate facts, and prepare documents to assist attorneys. Under general supervision, researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Responsibilities:

• Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
• Organizes and indexes case files.
• Determines and calendars deadlines.
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation.
• Files pleadings with court clerk.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
• Drafts a variety of legal documents.
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file.
• Prepares for mediations and trials.
• Assists Attorneys at trial.
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions.
• Communicates with witnesses and experts.
• Scheduling.
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably for a large employment litigation practice.
• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university is preferred.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systems.