Litigation Paralegal

Kochan & Stephenson seeks an experienced paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to two partners.

We are a plaintiff's-side employment litigation firm representing victims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation with compassion and tireless conviction for over 30 years. We take on a select number of cases, work on all of our cases together, and provide our clients personalized, high-quality representation.

Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing caseloads by organizing and maintaining case calendars, case files, documents and correspondence. Track case deadlines, court appearances, and discovery timelines.
• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research using various resources to support attorneys in case preparation, drafting legal documents and formulating strategies.
• Document Preparation: Draft, review, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas and discovery requests. Ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Discovery Support: Coordinate and manage the discovery process, including document collection, review, production and privilege analysis. Prepare discovery requests and responses, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and discovery obligations. Conduct first-level document review for relevance, privilege and confidentiality. Assist with redactions, Bates stamping and production log creation.
• Document Management & E-Discovery: Identify, collect, and preserve relevant documents and electronically stored information (ESI) for litigation. Work with clients and custodians to gather responsive records, ensuring compliance with discovery obligations. Utilize e-discovery platforms (e.g., Everlaw) to process, review, tag and manage ESI efficiently. Implement and track legal holds, ensuring proper data preservation protocols. Coordinate with third-party vendors to oversee document processing and production formatting.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle administrative duties such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, processing billing and expenses and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems.
• Client Intake: Review intake forms and conduct initial interviews with potential new clients.
• Trial Preparation: Assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness lists and trial binders. Coordinate logistics for court appearances and manage courtroom technology during trials.

Requirements:

• Experience: Ideally 4 years of experience as a paralegal. Experience in a small law firm or litigation boutique is advantageous.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation, case management and administrative tasks.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of litigation procedures, legal terminology and court processes. Familiarity with federal and California rules of civil procedure.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ethical Standards: Strong ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Tech Savviness: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft suites. Familiar or willing to become familiar with Everlaw, Westlaw, TranscriptPad, and TrialPad.
• Time Commitment: Must be able to work 35–40 hours per week.

Why Work for Us?

• Our attorneys have practiced employment law together for over 30 years.
• This position would be a great opportunity for an established legal professional who appreciates autonomy.
• Competitive starting salary: $80k–140k depending on education and experience.
• We have a very bright and spacious office in a great Berkeley neighborhood. Professional attire is required for court, but our office environment is business casual or casual.
• Start date: Ideally April 1, 2025–May 1, 2025, flexible.
• We offer health and vision insurance, three weeks of paid vacation, profit sharing and regular opportunities for raises and bonuses.

Serious and qualified applicants only, please. Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter.

Please apply via email to Kochan&Stephenson@KochanStephenson.com

Salary : $80,000 - $140,000