Paralegal

Clyde & Co; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co seeks a Paralegal to support our Aviation Liability team in a busy, fast-paced environment. The role involves drafting pleadings, filing, calendar management, and assisting with depositions and document review.

Ideal candidates have litigation experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and comfort with e-filing and court websites. This position emphasizes sensitivity to information and adaptability in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with court websites and e-filing procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and sending pleadings and documents to counsel, courts and clients as needed.
• Filing and service of all documents.
• Managing scheduling order deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain a very busy caseload.
• Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track case status.
• Assist in document review and privilege logs.
• Assist with depositions and exhibit preparation.
• General case maintenance and file organization.
• Review court dockets and e-filing notifications; assist with all phases of litigation.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery demands/responses and trial lists.
• Intake and organize voluminous document productions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Court filing/e-filing

Organization

Handle sensitive information

Work under pressure

Willing to learn software

Intellectual curiosity

Tools

E-filing systems

Document management software

Job description

Clyde & Co's seeks a Paralegal to support our Aviation Liability team. The opportunity, in this interesting and unique practice, is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and sending assorted pleadings and documents to counsel, courts and clients as needed, such as routine correspondence, deposition notices, briefs, motions, orders, petitions, and discovery;
• Filing and service of all documents;
• Managing scheduling order deadlines for multiple cases filed in various jurisdictions, both state and federal and ensure calendar is accurately maintained;
• Maintain a very busy caseload;
• Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track status of cases;
• Assisting in document review, organization and production and prepare privilege logs;
• Assisting with depositions, exhibit preparation and digesting deposition transcripts;
• General case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.);
• Reviewing court dockets and electronic filing notifications; Assist counsel with all phases of litigation (pre-trial, trial and post-trial).
• Preparation of pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents
• Intake and organization of voluminous document production received from clients, opposing parties, and non-parties

Required Qualifications

• Litigation experience is preferred for this position;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Familiarity with Court websites and e filing procedures;
• Well-developed organization and time management skills
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information;
• Ability to gracefully work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Flexibility and adapts well to changes in workload;
• Strong academic credentials;
• Willing and able to learn new software;
• Intellectual curiosity.
• We are not accepting agency submissions at this time*

The pay range for this position is $54.95-$63.19 hourly. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business. Clyde & Co will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.