Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of state and federal litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Manage litigation matters through all stages, including pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and appellate proceedings.
• Assist with public agency matters, including CEQA administrative records, eminent domain actions, code enforcement actions, and Public Records Act requests.
• Draft, prepare, proofread, and cite-check pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Calculate, track, and manage deadlines in accordance with California and Federal procedural rules, appellate rules, and local court requirements.
• Maintain case calendars and ensure compliance with court-imposed deadlines and scheduling orders.
• Coordinate written discovery, document productions, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas, including out-of-state subpoenas.
• Prepare trial materials, including trial binders, exhibit lists, witness lists, jury instructions, and other pretrial documents.
• Coordinate filing and service of court documents in state and federal courts.
• Manage trial logistics, including courtroom technology, exhibit tracking, and trial presentation systems.
• Provide in-court trial support, including exhibit management, witness coordination, and document retrieval.
• Assist with post-trial motions and related filings.
• Prepare and file notices of appeal and cross-appeal.
• Track appellate deadlines and briefing schedules for California and federal appellate courts.
• Coordinate preparation and assembly of appellate appendices and records.
• Manage electronic filing of appellate briefs, motions, and related documents.
• Utilize litigation support and e-discovery platforms, including Relativity, CS Disco, or similar systems.
• Conduct document review and manage large-scale document productions.
• Support attorneys using trial presentation software such as TrialDirector, OnCue, or similar applications.
• Conduct procedural research and assist with litigation and appellate compliance requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of complex litigation paralegal experience, including trial support.
• Experience supporting litigation in California state and federal courts.
• Experience with public agency matters, including CEQA administrative records, eminent domain, code enforcement, Public Records Act requests, or similar government law matters preferred.
• Appellate litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and applicable local court rules.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management systems, litigation support platforms, and e-discovery tools.
• Familiarity with Relativity, CS Disco, TrialDirector, OnCue, or comparable litigation technology platforms preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, including formatting, citation accuracy, procedural compliance, and deadline management.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new litigation technologies.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.