Litigation Paralegal

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working with more senior paralegals and/or attorneys, perform all elements of litigation case management, including document and file management, case calendaring, discovery support, and trial prep and logistics activities.
• On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed.
• Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to coordinate activities as needed in support of assigned cases.
• Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.
• Continuously refining, developing, and expanding skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession.
• Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities; and perform other duties as requested by Firm management.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks simultaneously; work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role; and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure typical of complex modern litigation, investigation, and arbitration matters.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proficient with cite-checking, Bluebook rules, and California Style Manual preferred.
• Available for overtime work and reasonable business travel as needed.