Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Litigation Paralegal - San Francisco

Summary:

The San Francisco office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support the Litigation department. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,200 lawyers located in 15 offices in six countries. 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years’ experience to be a part of our Litigation team working out of our growing San Francisco office. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for providing both administrative and research assistance to the partners, associates and clients of the Firm for all legal matters as well as coordination of all details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will have experience managing a trial team from inception through completion including legal research, document filing, coordinating and being a part of the onsite team.

At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. As such, we are offering a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Creates and implements all elements of litigation case management systems, including file management (electronic and hard copy), case calendaring, discovery-related tasks and trial activities.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Assist attorneys with document reviews (setup, coordination of hot doc binders, preparation of privilege logs, conduct searches as needed, etc.)
• Assist with preparation of state and federal court filings in coordination with Managing Attorney’s Office, including coordination of service copies, delivery of documents to Court, preparation of litigation backs and other specific document preparation as required by the specific Court or Judge.
• Draft and review routine legal documents as requested by attorneys.
• Conduct precedent and legal research under attorney supervision.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive work environment.
• Preform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Four plus years of litigation paralegal experience
• Bachelor degree, or equivalent work experience in a field that develops the skills required for the functions and responsibilities of the position.
• Strong knowledge of bluebooking and cite checking briefs, as well as creation of Table of Authorities through Best Authority.
• Understands mechanics of e-filing and e-files with state and federal courts and agencies.
• Experience interacting with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of upcoming depositions, trials, arbitrations.
• Completion of an approved paralegal program or ability to provide attorney attestation.
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.
• Experience coordinating all logistics for trials/arbitrations/mediation, including negotiating workspace, setting up remote office space (in coordination with Litigation Support Services), and coordinating with vendors.
• Experience using Relativity document hosting database.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Ability to communicate with individuals of all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of matters and manage time and expectations.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Excellent judgment.
• Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, BloombergLaw.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Must be available for overtime and travel (for trials) as needed.

ADA Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances.
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals.
• Ability to carry light to moderate objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.
• Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15 lbs.

Employment Status

• Non-Exempt
• Hybrid

The salary range for this role is $100,000-135,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.

Willkie requires personnel in the California offices be vaccinated against COVID-19, and if eligible, have received one booster shot, in order to access the Firm’s California offices, attend Firm events in California or meet in person with other Firm personnel and/or clients in California. This position will require physical presence in Willkie’s California office on a weekly basis. Accordingly, any offer of employment is contingent, subject to reasonable accommodations, upon providing the Firm with necessary proof of vaccination. The Firm will keep all vaccination information, as well as any medical information, if applicable, confidential in accordance with applicable law.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race, color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.

California Applicants:

Willkie will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 

Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information.