Senior Litigation Paralegal

Scale LLP; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Scale LLP as a Senior Litigation Paralegal and be part of a groundbreaking remote work law firm. You'll assist in various complex legal matters alongside attorneys, driving innovative solutions while managing case files and court documents. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in litigation support, excellent communication, and organizational skills within a fully remote environment.

Benefits

Fully remote work with the ability to live anywhere

Parental leave

Choice of health, dental and vision insurance plans

Remote-work setup reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with litigation support software and review platforms required.
• Familiarity with electronic filing and creating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organize documents for discovery and trial preparation.
• Manage calendaring, internal case files, and monitor court dockets.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, motions, and e-filing court documents.

Skills

Strong cite-checking skills

Proofreading skills

Bluebooking skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or associate’s degree or paralegal program completion

Tools

Litigation support software

Relativity

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office suite

Excel

Job description

Overview
At Scale LLP, we are building the first top-tier remote work law firm. As a paralegal at Scale LLP, you will have the chance to be an integral part of a fast growing, tech-enabled modern law firm that’s rethinking the traditional firm model to build a better experience for clients, attorneys, and staff. Our mission is to transform the practice of law, and we're looking for a senior litigation paralegal eager to join us in this exciting journey!

This position will work on a wide variety of complex matters, working side by side with our attorneys during all stages of litigation, from the inception of a matter through discovery, trial, post-trial findings, and appeals

This is a 100% remote role but knowledge of California laws is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and organize documents/binders to assist in discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Manage calendaring and internal case files and monitor court docket for assigned cases.
• Bluebook, cite check, create ToC’s & ToA’s, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda.
• Perform factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.
• Coordinate with vendors and litigation support regarding all aspects of eDiscovery.
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.
• Assist with drafting pleadings and motions, including gathering and organizing exhibits and e-filing all court documents and coordinating service of process.

Skills & Experience:

Required:

• 5+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
• A bachelor's degree or associate’s degree, or completion of a paralegal program of study.
• Experience with litigation support software and review platforms; Relativity and Adobe Acrobat experience ideal.
• Familiarity with electronic filing in federal and state courts and creating ToC’s and ToA’s.
• Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and blue booking skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a fully-remote environment.

Compensation:
The annualized base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 + eligibility for an annual production performance. Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Benefits & Other Perks:

• Fully remote firm with ability to live anywhere
• Parental leave
• Choice of health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Reimbursement up to a specified amount for remote-work setup

Work Environment:
We’re a remote-first team. You’ll be part of a remote work culture that emphasizes online communication (Slack, Hangouts, Zoom, etc.). You’ll work closely with seasoned legal talent professionals and be mentored by some of the best in the business. Scale LLP has the combo feel of both start-up and law firm, which means you’ll be exposed to all aspects of the business of operating a law firm and contribute to the unique practice that we are building for our lawyers and clients.

We value diversity at our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Legally, we need you to know this (#lawyers!):
Scale LLP does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity.

But we want to add this:
We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better firm and better service to our clients.

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