Paralegal III

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal III Job at Top Law Firm - $113,000 - $160,000/year

H1: Paralegal III Job at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP: Competitive Salary and Growth Opportunities

H2: Join Our Team at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP as a Paralegal III - Competitive Salary and Benefits

Law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is seeking a highly qualified Paralegal III to join their team in either Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Washington . This full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position offers a competitive salary range of - ($113, - $160,) and an opportunity to make an impact in the legal world.

The Paralegal III will work closely with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to support a variety of litigation matters. Responsibilities include case organization, discovery, trial preparation, and trial/arbitration support. The Paralegal III may also have supervisory duties depending on the project or case matter.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred), Paralegal Certification, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. They should also have experience in high-level project management and be proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe tools, and various legal support software.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop case organization protocols
- Partner with case teams and colleagues to address client needs
- Provide on-site support at trial (including out of state)
- Conduct cite checks on federal and state documents
- Conduct calendaring and docket legal analysis
- Assist with discovery, including drafting written discovery and objections, participating in the collection process, and conducting document review
- Engage in fact development and facilitate foreign language document translations
- Provide key support on appellate filings and managing final document submissions
- Actively participate in firm-sponsored trainings and apply learned principles in ongoing work
- Manage staff teams and their work product during trial
- Implement post-matter closing instructions, including compliance with litigation holds and document destruction policies
- Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- High school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred)
- Paralegal Certification (California Business and Professional Code Sect. 6450 compliant)
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- High-level project management experience leading a support team at trial
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe tools, and various legal support software
- Expert written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take direction and execute assigned work
- Strong organizational, reasoning, and research skills
- Ability to interpret complex case facts and themes
- Flexibility and agility in work direction and assignments
- Expert ability to draft common litigation forms and edit legal documents
- Expert cite-checking skills
- Availability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends as needed
- Strong attention to detail and ability to take ownership of projects
- Fluency in a foreign language preferred but not required

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

- Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 lbs
- Primary work will be in the office, but occasional work at a trial site or other alternative location may be required.

Competencies:

- Effective communication skills
- Resilience in the face of setbacks and adversity
- Collaboration and building partnerships
- Trustworthiness and authenticity
- Customer focus and delivering customer-centric solutions
- Consistently achieving results
- Adaptability in different situations
- Resourcefulness in securing and deploying resources
- Managing complexity and solving problems
- Accountability for meeting commitments
- Interpersonal savvy in relating to diverse groups of people

About Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP:

Munger, Tolles & Olson has been consistently ranked on The American Lawyer's A-List since 2004, including nine years in the top spot. The firm values hiring only the most qualified and creative lawyers, with about 80% of their attorneys having served as law clerks to federal or state judges. They also recruit and retain top professional talent in various functional positions, including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing.

MTO is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, hair texture, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. They also have a strict policy against discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation.

MTO does not accept unsolicited resumes from third parties or agencies. Any unsolicited resumes and profiles received will be considered property of MTO and no fees will be due or paid. If you wish to become an approved Agency with MTO, please contact a member of the MTO Talent Acquisition Team.

Join the team at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP and be a part of a top law firm with a focus on service, excellence, and diversity. Apply now for the Paralegal III position and take the next step in your career.

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Fluency in a foreign language preferred

Case organization, discovery, trial preparation, trial/arbitration, project management, legal research, document review, drafting, document production, document translations, foreign language proficiency, legal software proficiency, billable tasks, case management, communication, collaboration, resilience, customer focus, results-driven, resourceful, accountable, interpersonal skills

High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred, Paralegal Certification

Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to the email address provided.

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred, Paralegal Certification

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