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Legal Staff Paralegal in Santa Monica, CA

Goodwin Procter LLP Oct 08,2021 Aug 10,2021 Location USA Santa Monica CA
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Legal Staff

Litigation - General (consumer)

7-10 yrs required

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Senior Paralegal, Litigation Trial Prosecution The candidate will assist attorneys across practice areas on a wide-variety of litigation. They collaborate with case teams to help manage the litigation process from inception through trial, leveraging their knowledge to streamline the execution of litigation tasks and create efficiencies. As they engage in high-profile cases across the country, Goodwin’s Litigation paralegals focus on results-oriented representation, Aids in E-discovery and trial prep assistance. Assists with trial site preparation and may attend trials. Summarizes research results clearly and concisely. Conducts legal research by means of conducting reviews of documents, and searching public records as well as electronic information sources. Maintains and prepares documents which will later be reviewed, approved and used by attorneys (namely chronologies, summaries, memoranda, charts, and affidavits). Prepares, reviews and summarizes documents, such as witness interview memoranda, through the use of substantive coding tools. Performs and oversees both simple and complex cite checking and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents. Manages the document production processes of both hard and electronic documents. Collects material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence) and maintains chain of custody through the process. Designs and implements document review systems. Prepares privilege logs. Prepares pretrial documents. Sets up and manages trial offices and trial support (e.g. remote office setup and logistics). Manages all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration trial and appellate procedures. Compiles information into charts, graphs and timelines. Researches prior testimony and publications of opposing experts. Researches rules of procedure for relevant court venues, and assures adherence thereto. Administratively manage all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration trial and appellate procedures. BA/BS , Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience required. 7-10+ years of experience Litigation experience are required. Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

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