Litigation Paralegal
300 S. Grand Ave., Suite 2700 Los Angeles, CA 90071 US
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drafting of correspondence, notices, and multiple legal documents such as pleadings and
- shell discovery; review of briefs and preparation of Tables of Contents and Authorities.
- Filing and service of documents for State and Federal Courts.
- Legal research via Westlaw and the web, including cross-checking of citations,
- investigations in to individuals, locating corporate Registered Agents, etc.
- Further legal research with respect to State and Federal Courts’ Local Rules and Procedures,
- Judges’ bios and legal history, etc.
- Assist attorneys in preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, trial and arbitration,
- including locating necessary documents, printing and organization of documents,
- preparation of binders, etc.
- Proficiency in the discovery process, including review and indexing of productions,
- locating and identifying necessary information, bates stamping and redacting of documents
- Maintain the team’s calendar, including tracking of calls, events, deadlines, reminders and
- tasks; also maintain database of case information, including court venues, case numbers,
- judicial assignments, co-counsel and opposing counsel contact information, etc.
- Facilitate team meetings, including preparing agenda and tracking notes/updates.
- Communicate with clients, vendors and third parties.
- Manage travel arrangements for team.
- Assist other secretaries and support staff as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of three years of legal experience handling cases in both State and Federal
- courts nationwide
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State Court rules and procedures nationwide
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Applicant must be pro-active and a self-starter
- Proficiency with Adobe, and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of various legal platforms such as Westlaw, SharePoint, Relativity, and
- CaseFleet preferred, but not required
- Fluent in Spanish highly preferred, but not required
- Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
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