Senior Litigation Paralegal - for powerhouse global law firm in California. Hybrid position located in Los Angeles, San Francisco or Oalo Alto, CA. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, five or more years of litigation paralegal experience and in trial experience. Strong cite checking experience also required. This role will act as lead paralegal on large, complex cases and as a mentor to junior paralegals.
Duties: Litigation case management. Utilize case calendaring system to track filings. Coordinate tasks of junior paralegals on large litigation matters. Interact with outside entities (such as courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors, and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm trials and arbitrations. Lead discovery and witness preparation support efforts. Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested; conduct legal research. Provide formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding litigation procedures and best practices.
Position Requirements: Must have at least five years of work experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 firm or specialized litigation firm. Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial. Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings is required. Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics. Experience developing and maintaining processes to maintain paper and electronic case files. Proficiency with cite-checking and Bluebook rules. Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings. Experience using e-discovery databases (e.g. Relativity, Nuix). Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. (e.g. LiveNote, CaseMap, etc.) Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting. Bachelors degree required. Paralegal certificate preferred. Flexibility for overtime work and travel. Salary is $110k - $144k+ commensurate with experience plus paid OT, bonus and generous employee benefits.
