Paralegal III

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal III Position at Law Firm: Job Description, Salary, and Experience

H1: Paralegal III at Law Firm: Job Description, Salary, and Experience

H2: Overview

- Full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position at a law firm
- Locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington .
- Salary range: - ($113, - $160,)*

*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire. The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

H2: Job Description

The Paralegal III at Law Firm is responsible for supporting attorneys, clients, and professionals in various litigation matters. This includes tasks such as case organization, discovery, trial preparation, and trial/arbitration support. The Paralegal III may also have some supervisory duties depending on the project or case matter.

H2: Responsibilities

- Develop case organization protocols
- Partner with case teams and other 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
- Conduct legal research on procedural requirements, court decisions, and other related topics
- Provide motion and deposition support
- Assist with discovery
- Engage in fact development
- Facilitate foreign language document translations
- Provide support on appellate filings and managing final document submissions
- Actively participate in firm-sponsored trainings
- Manage staff teams and their work product during trial
- Implement post-matter closing instructions
- Other duties as assigned

H2: Tools

- MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Legal support software: Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, RingCentral, FileSite, iTimekeep, Case Notebook or comparable software applications

H2: Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma required, 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
- Expert organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe tools
- Proficient with legal support software
- Expert written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take direction and execute assigned work
- Strong reasoning and research skills
- Ability to interpret complex case facts and themes
- Ability to be flexible and agile in work direction
- Expert ability to draft legal documents
- Expert cite-checking skills
- Availability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends as needed
- Good judgment, attention to detail, initiative, team player mentality, and team building ability
- Fluency in a foreign language preferred but not required

H2: Physical Demands

The Paralegal III may be required to perform the following physical tasks:

- Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing
- Sitting, bending, reaching
- Lifting up to 25 lbs

H2: Working Conditions

- Primary work will be in the office
- May be required to work at a trial site, client office, or alternative work location

H2: Direct Reports

The Paralegal III does not have any direct reports but may assist attorneys with directing workflow and resources during trial situations.

H2: Competencies

- Communicates effectively
- Being resilient
- Collaborates
- Instills trust
- Customer focus
- Drives results
- Situational adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Manages complexity
- Ensures accountability
- Interpersonal savvy

H2: About Law Firm

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP has been consistently ranked on The American Lawyer’s A-List since 2004. The firm strives to hire the most qualified and creative lawyers, with a focus on recruiting individuals who have served as law clerks to federal or state judges. The firm also offers a variety of functional positions in fields such as Information Technology, Accounting, Human Resources, and Marketing.

H2: Equal Opportunity Employer

MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and 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 or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The firm is committed to prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all aspects of its operations.

H2: Unsolicited Resumes

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 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.

H2: Join Our Team

The Paralegal III role at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP offers a competitive salary, benefits, and an opportunity to make an impact in the legal world. Apply now to join our team of professionals.

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Fluency in a foreign language preferred but not required.

Case organization, discovery, trial preparation, trial/arbitration, legal research, document review, motion and deposition support, case management, foreign language translation, appellate filings, project management, staff management, team building, communication, resilience, collaboration, trust building, customer focus, results-driven, adaptability, resourcefulness, complexity management, accountability, interpersonal skills

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

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by contacting the MTO Talent Acquisition Team.

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

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