Litigation Paralegal (Business /Employment Practice)
Job Title – Litigation Paralegal (Business /Employment Practice)
Company Location – Los Angeles, CA
Full Time | Direct Hire | Non-Exempt
Hybrid 2-Days Remote
Salary – $115k, DOE
Job Summary
Integr8staff seeks a proven Trust and Estates Legal Assistant to support active trust & estate planning and real estate practice with a dynamic and reputable AmLaw 200 firm.
Responsibilities
- Support all phases of civil litigation matters, including the organization, management, and review of client documents and case materials.
- Manage and support all phases of eDiscovery processes, including electronic data collection, processing, review and production, while ensuring data integrity and compliance with discovery deadlines.
- Utilize eDiscovery platforms and legal technology tools to organize, search, analyze, review and manage electronically stored information (ESI) and litigation documents.
- Review, redact and prepare documents for production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable discovery requirements.
- Retrieve, organize and prepare exhibits and support documentation for court filings, depositions, hearings and trials.
- Provide comprehensive trial preparation and trial support, including organizing trial exhibits, preparing trial binders, coordinating witness materials, managing trial documents and assisting attorneys with courtroom presentations and trial logistics, as needed.
- Review discovery materials, summarize depositions and assist attorneys in preparing discovery requests and responses.
- Analyze medical records, billing records and other case-related documents, including preparing detailed summaries and page and line references.
- Draft and prepare subpoenas, coordinate document collection and production, and track responses and deadlines.
- Assist with document analysis, preparation of charts and case summaries, jurisdictional research and gathering information related to expert witnesses.
- Maintain effective and timely communication with attorneys, staff, clients, courts and outside vendors to coordinate case activities and meet litigation deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent
- Minimum five years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment
- Strong background in e-discovery, including e-discovery platform administration and document production management
- Trial experience, including preparation of pre-trial pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, and providing support during and after trial
- Experience supporting attorneys at depositions, mediations and arbitrations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Experience with iManage or a similar document management system preferred
- Westlaw/Lexis Nexis experience
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidateswill be considered- Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.