Paralegal I - Litigation

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Paralegal I - Litigation at Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis is one of the world’s leading law firms, providing legal services to clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and management; restructurings; high-stakes litigation and trials; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. With 6,500 employees (including 3,500+ lawyers) operating from 19 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia, they are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal I to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to case teams in all phases of the litigation practice, from pre-complaint to trial and appeal.

**Job Responsibilities:**

- Organize and manage electronic and hard copy document collections
- Legal and factual cite checking
- Trial preparation and attendance
- Prioritize and manage multiple cases/projects
- Mentor junior paralegals
- Manage document production processes
- Assist with the collection of material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence)
- Maintain chain of custody
- Manage logistics of production of documents - hard copy, images, native
- Substantive research
- Analyze documents and materials
- Research rules of procedure for relevant court venues
- Coordinate preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents
- Draft routine filings (. attorney appearances, notices of filings, notices of motions)
- Check legal cites for proper format, content and accuracy (Westlaw, Lexis; Blue Book)
- Compile appendices and exhibits
- Manage service of process; files with court and serves on parties; coordinate with local counsel
- Manage trial and hearing preparation and support
- Compile and track trial exhibits
- Prepare pretrial documents
- Manage trial transcripts

**Qualifications & Requirements:**

- 3-5 years of experience focusing on complex litigation cases, including managing large discovery, preparing for trial, and managing trial support
- High-level experience with a range of litigation support applications
- Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
- Solid communication and management skills
- Creativity, initiative and ability to work in a team environment
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Flexibility to accommodate for travel and overtime
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- MS Office proficiency including Excel and DMS management required
- Intermediate experience relating to Relativity; TextMap, Westlaw;
- Electronic filing and Pacer Pro proficiency required

**Compensation:**

For applicants based in Los Angeles, pay range information is available at .

**How to Apply:**

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Kirkland & Ellis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

MS Office proficiency including Excel and DMS management, Electronic filing and Pacer Pro proficiency, Relativity, TextMap, Westlaw

Bachelor’s Degree

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree

Legal