Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

A world class Labor Employment Law firm is seeking a Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial. The person in this role will be expected to be physically present in the Firm’s Oakland office at least three or four days per week, with more on-site support required during pretrial and trial phases.

Responsibilities:

·        Facilitate and coordinate logistics during negotiations, arbitrations, trials, and settlement discussions; create trial and witness notebooks, identify and organize exhibits, coordinate witness schedules, maintain trial calendars, set up trial spaces, and travel for trial as needed.

·        Organize and prepare pleadings and discovery documents and support litigation by reviewing, finalizing, and compiling documents.

·        Assist and manage the discovery process, prepare for depositions, and prepare for expert discovery.

·        Speak with clients and potential clients to pursue investigations and facilitate case administration.

·        Assist in case investigations and development by conducting factual and legal research.

·        Draft, proofread, and format routine correspondence and litigation documents and conforming to applicable rules of federal court, state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration forums.

·        Perform and oversee cite-checking, Shepardize case law, confirm case quotes, and proofread briefs and other legal documents.

·        Maintain electronic case files and manage large document discovery databases.

·        Interact and liaise with clients and vendors.

·        Train more junior members of the Litigation Operations team.

·        Assist with administrative tasks and ad hoc assignments for attorneys.

·        Proactively assume other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

·        Education and Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal or case manager at a law firm. You have a strong familiarity with federal and state court litigation procedures and experience with trial technology (e.g., CaseMap, TextMap, Sanction). You have a proven track record of supporting attorneys in all aspects of litigation in a highly collaborative environment. Paralegal certification or equivalent preferred.

·        Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

·        Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong client- service orientation and ability to work well individually and as part of a team.

·        Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

·        Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You want to work in an organization where the commitment to DE&I is about more than a statement, and to know that your work is part of ongoing efforts towards progress. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.

Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with target base compensation of $44.50 per hour (non-exempt, annualizing to $92,560 per year based on 40 hours of work per week, and overtime-eligible). A robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.

The Firm is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.