Litigation Paralegal (2 to 5+ years of experience) Hybrid
Web ID: SFLS321080
Classification: Litigation Paralegal
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Local Location: Financial District office and offers a hybrid work (1-2 days in-office).
Compensation: To $115K based on experience
Education: BA diploma in any field from an accredited institution
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Summary:
A powerhouse litigation law firm committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across their practice groups is looking for a highly talented Mid-Sr Level Paralegal interested in working side by side with lawyers, co-counsel, and clients on an array of substantive client matters. Offers ample opportunities for advancement and career development through training and mentoring. Offers a hybrid work (1-2 days in-office) opportunity.
Job Description: What will your day look like?
In this role, you will manage a broad range of projects and be an integral part of the team, supporting an active and dynamic litigation practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting attorneys with all aspects of managing cases at all phases of litigation
- General case management, including managing deadlines: administrative, case calendaring and records management, and setting appointments, meetings, and depositions
- Preparing and drafting litigation documents, including cite- and fact-checking legal briefs, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendices
- Responsible for conforming legal documents to proper Bluebook or CSM citation standards
- Conducting factual investigations and legal research
- Preparing for depositions, hearing, and trials, including preparing deposition exhibits and trial exhibits
- Assisting with case discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, document productions, and document reviews
- Filing and serving legal documents (electronically and hard copy)
What will your day look like?
In this role, you will manage a broad range of projects and be an integral part of the team, supporting an active and dynamic litigation practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting attorneys with all aspects of managing cases at all phases of litigation
- General case management, including managing deadlines: administrative, case calendaring and records management, and setting appointments, meetings, and depositions
- Preparing and drafting litigation documents, including cite- and fact-checking legal briefs, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendices
- Responsible for conforming legal documents to proper Bluebook or CSM citation standards
- Conducting factual investigations and legal research
- Preparing for depositions, hearing, and trials, including preparing deposition exhibits and trial exhibits
- Assisting with case discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, document productions, and document reviews
- Filing and serving legal documents (electronically and hard copy)
Job Requirements: Basic Qualifications:
- Paralegal Certification or equivalent
- 2 to 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, supporting multiple lawyers and cases
- Willingness to work overtime as required
- Strong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Outlook Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with timekeeping programs
- Excellent transcription, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks on the desk and handle multiple demands
- Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
- Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
- Professional attitude and appearance
Offers exceptional career opportunity in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and truly different from their competitors. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA diploma in any field from an accredited institution
- Some trial experience
Basic Qualifications:
- Paralegal Certification or equivalent
- 2 to 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, supporting multiple lawyers and cases
- Willingness to work overtime as required
- Strong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Outlook Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with timekeeping programs
- Excellent transcription, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks on the desk and handle multiple demands
- Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
- Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
- Professional attitude and appearance
Offers exceptional career opportunity in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and truly different from their competitors. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA diploma in any field from an accredited institution
- Some trial experience