Senior Litigation Paralegal

Career Group; California; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Career Group is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation. The role involves court filings, discovery, document and case management, and trial preparation in a hybrid LA office.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of litigation experience, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to handle complex projects with minimal supervision. Competitive compensation and discretionary bonus available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a paralegal position or similar role.
• Federal and State court rules and procedures with e-filing.
• Experience with government investigations, incl. SEC/DOJ.
• Advanced Excel and fluency with electronic databases and DMS.
• Relativity and discovery applications (Everchron).
• Strong research skills using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with Federal and State court pleadings and filings.
• Support discovery: document review, production and depositions.
• Assist with interviews, depositions, hearings, trials and client meetings.
• Review motions and briefs; proofread, cite-check and format filings.
• Coordinate large, confidential and complex filings.
• Coordinate with clerks and staff to manage deadlines and filings.
• Conduct complex searches and pull documents in Relativity and databases.
• Prepare privilege and redaction logs.
• Manage deadlines and delegate tasks as needed.
• Mentor junior paralegals and support cross-office matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court filings

Discovery

Relativity

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Relativity

Everchron

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its collaborative team!This role will support attorneys throughout all phases of complex litigation, including supporting with court filings, discovery, document and case management, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of litigation experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to handle complex projects with limited supervision.

Hybrid: 4 days on-site

Office located in LA

Compensation: $110-150k base salary DOE + discretionary bonus & competitive benefits

Responsibilities:

• Leads and assists with the preparation and filing of Federal and State Court pleadings and other court papers.
• Provides assistance and guidance throughout all phases of discovery, including document review, production and depositions.
• Assists with preparation for and during interviews, depositions, hearings, trials and/or client meetings.
• Reviews motions, briefs and other court papers prior to filing, including proofreading, cite-checking, record checking, preparing exhibits and document formatting.
• Prepares and coordinates technical, complex filings, including confidential filing procedures and large volume filings.
• Coordinates with managing law clerks and other business services professionals to arrange for deadline reminders, filings and distribution of case filings.
• Conducts complex searches, codes and pulls documents in Relativity databases.
• Prepares and finalizes privilege and redaction logs.
• Manages numerous deadlines by prioritizing tasks and delegating as necessary.
• Assists with advanced, complex projects involving data management and analysis.
• Ensures that all litigation case files are maintained within department-approved protocols and case management systems, and seeks to improve workflows regarding storage and recall of electronic files.
• Maintains the integrity of client files.
• Performs non-legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other media and financial services sites, and/or other court-related websites for case law, statutes, articles, books, etc.
• Assists partners, associates and other paralegals across offices on large, multijurisdictional matters.
• Provides guidance, mentorship and feedback to case teams and junior paralegals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a paralegal position or a position requiring similar skillset, expertise and experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State Court rules and procedures, including civil and criminal rules, and demonstrated ability with complex court filings, specifically with electronic (e-filing) formats.
• Demonstrated experience working on government investigations, including investigations by the SEC and DOJ.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to fluently navigate various electronic databases and document management systems.
• Working knowledge of Relativity and other discovery applications such as Everchron.
• Knowledge of Firm operation, policies and procedures and relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other court-related websites and/or media and financial services.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills, with close attention to detail.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Flexibility to travel as required and adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.