Litigation Paralegal (On-Site)

Frost Brown Todd

Newport Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 68,880 - 79,900

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401k/profit sharing retirement package

Job summary

Frost Brown Todd, a prominent law firm, is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal for its Newport Beach office. The ideal candidate will have over five years of litigation experience and skills in legal document preparation, organizational tasks, and excellent communication. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure, providing crucial support to attorneys in trust and estate litigation.

Qualifications

5+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
Must complete continuing legal education every two years.
Capable of working under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze legal sources.
Prepare legal documents for attorney review.
Assist with case preparations and electronic discovery.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certification of completion of paralegal program

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a law-related area)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Frost Brown Todd LLP, a national law firm with 1000+ legal and business professionals in eighteen offices, is currently searching for a full-time Paralegal to join our Newport Beach office located in Fashion Island. This position will primarily focus on trust and estate litigation. Candidates should have 5+ years of litigation experience, including trial experience, and must be able to juggle multiple time-sensitive assignments. Candidates should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, business acumen, outstanding attention to detail, and a teamwork focus.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and analyze sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc.
Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, etc. for review, approval, and use by attorneys.
Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.
Assist with the collection, review, summarization, and organization of electronic and paper discovery materials.
Prepare trial binders and other materials for case preparation.
File pleadings with court clerk personally and electronically.
Prepare affidavits of documents and maintain document files.
Deliver or direct delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action.
Accurately record time worked and enter time and description into time and billing system.

Job Requirements:

A certificate of completion of a paralegal program or post-secondary degree from an institution that requires a minimum of 24 semester (or equivalent) units in law-related courses and has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization, or
A bachelor’s degree in an unrelated major, and have:
A certificate of completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program, or
A minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who, for at least the preceding three years, has been an active member of the State Bar of California or has practiced in the federal courts of California, and
A written declaration from same stating that the paralegal is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.
Additionally, every two years, a paralegal is required to certify completion of the following:
Four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics, and
Four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in either general law or in an area of specialized law.
Continuing legal education must meet the requirements established in Section 6070 of the California Business and Professional Code.
5+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong cite checking and proofreading skills.
Extraordinary attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well under tight deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task when needed.
Ability to work individually or in team environment.

Frost Brown Todd is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Frost Brown Todd to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

Frost Brown Todd offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k/profit sharing retirement package.

The pay range for this role accounts for the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. For applicants physically based in California, a reasonable estimate of the current range is $50.00 – $58.00 hourly. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, relevant experience and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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