What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal with Employment Experience position at Trustpoint.One?
Trustpoint One is pleased to partner with a Women Owned employment law firm in its search for a paralegal with employment experience. Reporting to the Director of Litigation Support Services, this position offers hybrid flexibility in the firm’s San Diego office. The firm will also consider California based paralegals outside of San Diego.
Paralegal Job Duties:
• Prepare indexes and chronologies of events of produced documents
• Prepare and maintain privilege logs
• Prepare documents needed for depositions and summarize deposition transcripts
• Review and gather relevant documents for Motions and other Court submissions
• Organize exhibits for Pleadings and other court submissions
• Research relevant information on public records, witnesses, adversaries, arbitrators & mediators
• Coordinate and electronically-file Pleadings with the Court (knowing associated court rules.)
• Assist with drafting Discovery, Interrogatories, Document Requests, Requests for Admissions, Subpoenas, etc. Organize and coordinate document productions (Bates Stamping and Redaction)
• Assist with drafting answers to complaints, settlement agreements and letters to clients
• Filings and updates to electronic document systems and portals maintained by clients
• Prepare mediation Submissions
• Organize and track documents received from clients and the Court
• Conduct computerized and legal research (Internet, Westlaw) and E-Discovery searches
• Format Table of Contents/Table of Authorities
• Proofread and edit documents for grammar, content and redactions
• Provide high level trial preparation and support, as needed. (i.e. organize and index trial exhibits and other supporting documents, etc.)
• Provide litigation secretarial support as needed.
Qualifications:
• Paralegal Certificate
• At least 7-10 years of Paralegal experience including 3 years of employment experience
• Trial experience is preferred
• Strong understanding of law firm procedures, requirements and relevant court rules
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and plan
• Highly organized
• Strong research skills (including Westlaw, internet, etc.)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
All candidates must be able to work on a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.
If you would like to learn more about the Employment Paralegal Attorney position available please submit your resume in Word format.
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