What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at D3 Search?
D3 Search is actively recruiting a Litigation Paralegal for a well-established, highly respected & growing natl. law practice located in Los Angeles, CA (90071).
Position Title:
Paralegal | 3.5 years litigation experience is preferred.
Location | Map:
Los Angeles, CA (90071)
Employment Status:
Full-time | direct hire employment opportunity. Non-exempt role.
Employer Work Model:
Flexible hybrid 3/2 work model.
Summary:
The downtown LA office of a prominent natl. law practice is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience in the area of general civil, complex business and commercial real estate litigation who will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures. Experience with commercial real estate litigation is preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement.
- Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions.
- Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions.
- Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs.
- Prepare attorneys for depositions.
- Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts.
- E-file in both State and Federal Court systems.
- Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness.
- Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact/medical chronologies, agreements, and/or trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorneys.
- Investigate facts as requested by attorneys.
- Trial preparation- prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, trial subpoenas; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary.
- Attend trials as necessary.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Meets the qualifications specified under the California Business & Professions Code §6450 plus a minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience.
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of internet software and proficiency with: Excel spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad iManage and E-filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems.
- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
- Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of complex litigation- experience with commercial real estate litigation a plus.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team environment.
- Maintains confidentiality.
Salary/Compensation:
Annual salary is up to 101K (DOE/DOQ).
Annual Billables:
Annual 1450 billable hrs. goal.
Health Benefits Summary:
Comprehensive & robust health benefits package, generous PTO, 401K (no match), paid parking onsite, MCLE contributions and many other employee-centered perks, etc. Highly collaborative, collegial and supportive work environment.
If interested in this full-time/direct hire Litigation Paralegal role with this highly respected and growing natl. law practice located in Los Angeles, CA (90071), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:
Don Moser | D3 Search
📬don@d3search.com | ☎️ 213-785-2485
📌 www.d3search.com
