Litigation Paralegal

Job Location

Los Angeles, California
United States

Job Type

Full Time

Company

Law Firm Staff

Contact Email

jobs@lawfirmstaff.com

Category

Legal

Date

Jan. 31, 2012 - 114 day(s) ago

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Paralegal - Complex Commercial Litigation Duties: Will manage large case files including discovery documents, pleadings and correspondence files. Prepare discovery documents in paper and electronic formats in response to opposing counsel requests. Assist with brief preparation including cite-checking, blue booking and exhibit identification and organization. Prepare case-specific workbooks, witness files and binders. Work with in-house department and outside vendors for electronic litigation support. Coordinate flow of information among attorneys, co-counsel and clients. Assist in Trial preparation and attend trials and hearings. Obtain client documents, public records and other factual information via Internet, PACER and various government agencies.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate and/or 4+ years of experience in a complex litigation practice. Trial experience is a plus. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Ability to work directly with partners, associates, co-counsel and clients. Ability to delegate tasks, supervise the work of others and engage resources in the completion of large projects. Superior Proofreading and research skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment. Ability to multi-task and to manage time effectively. Hands-on, collaborative approach to completing tasks in a smaller Office. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, iManage/Worksite/Share Point and familiarity with computerized litigation databases. (Case Logistix a plus). Ability to perform electronic research using Westlaw and/or Lexis. overnight Travel from time-to-time.

This global firm wants to be known for his cutting edge attitude about doing law in the Millenium. Are they there yet? We're not sure that they are quite ready to live up to the hype, but we are impressed with the lawyers in this office. With impressive pedigree and a particularly good banking section, the Boston office offers a great working environment, with all of the perks of an international practice. While not being at the center of this firm's operations makes it somewhat difficult to predict partnership promotion, the firm's partners in this office make the Boston office quite livable.

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Date Posted:	01/31/2012
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