Law Firm
San Diego, CA
Legal Staff Paralegal in San Diego, CA
Legal Staff
Min 3 yrs required
No
Paralegal at Fast-Paced Law Firm in San Diego
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a paralegal
Job Description:
- Seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal to support attorneys at a fast-paced, team-oriented law firm in San Diego
- Candidate must be a self-starter and have experience with complex litigation and plaintiff firms, particularly in antitrust, securities, and consumer class actions
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with attorneys and paralegals in other offices through email and phone
- Responsible for handling own case load and staying familiar with cases and deadlines
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize high-volume work in a dynamic environment
- Proficient in proofreading and conforming to BlueBook rules
- Reviewing and proofreading briefs and other legal documents, as well as drafting supporting documentation and finalizing, filing, and serving them
- Assisting attorneys with discovery and case management
- Responsible for proofreading, fact-checking, and filing complaints
- Familiarity with pro hac vice procedures in various courts and ability to prepare necessary paperwork
- Experienced e-filer with knowledge of court procedural rules in state and federal courts across the country
- May be required to perform factual research, background checks, or other case-related activities as assigned by an attorney
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide support to multiple partners and associates under the guidance of a Paralegal Manager
- Proofread and cite check all legal documents
- Complete projects accurately and on time
- E-filing in federal and state courts
- Willing and available to work overtime as needed
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience as a paralegal
- Knowledge of Bluebook citation procedure and other rules outlined in Bluebook
- Strong proofreading and editorial skills, with advanced grammar knowledge
- Familiarity with technical legal terminology
- Knowledge of legal processes and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Kofax Power PDF
- Experience with Bloomberg, Westlaw, LexisNexis File & Serve, Pacer, Courtdrive, and electronic filing procedures in state and federal courts
- Familiarity with SharePoint document management system
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduation from an ABA-approved program of study for paralegals, or graduation from a course of study for paralegals which is institutionally accredited but not ABA approved and requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of classroom study
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the law firm and outside vendors
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and support the demanding needs of the firm
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Strong customer service skills and able to anticipate needs
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Candidates will be tested on proofreading, grammar, punctuation, fact checking, and cite-checking skills during the interview process
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement:
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Contact:
For more information or to apply, please contact Emily Turner, Director of Human Resources, at .
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