Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

1-5 yrs required

No

Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal
Job Category: Paralegals
Requisition Number: PARAL002061

**Job Responsibilities**

The Paralegal position involves supporting litigation cases and matters managed by both Partners and Associates at a law firm. The primary duties include:

- Participating in the entire lifecycle of multiple cases/matters from inception to closure.
- Assisting in monitoring and tracking case/matter progression.
- Managing and organizing all aspects of documents, files, and internal/external databases associated with each specific litigated case/matter.
- Ensuring that the case team has all necessary information available in a timely manner.
- Maintaining all physical elements of the case/matter in an organized, efficient, and accurate manner.
- Providing both attorneys and clients with information necessary for litigation processes, decision making, and review in a timely manner.
- Conducting various document reviews, searches, and factual research.
- Drafting discovery documents.
- Managing and tracking document productions.
- Preparing and organizing exhibits for filing, depositions, hearings, and/or trials.
- Docketing court deadlines.
- Preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, and/or trials.
- Engaging in motion practice and court filings.
- Anticipating attorney and client needs related to matters or cases under management.
- Delegating effectively and as appropriate to Legal Administrative Assistants and support staff working on the case/matter.
- Handling all communications, whether oral and written, in a prompt and professional manner ensuring that information is transferred accurately and thoroughly.
- Acting as a liaison among various internal departments, experts/consultants, as well as with outside vendors and/or agencies.
- Meeting a billable hour requirement of 1550 per year.

Additionally, the role includes general and administrative tasks such as time entry, scanning, emailing, assisting in law firm marketing for the practice area, and performing other duties as assigned.

**Education and Experience Information**

Required Education & Experience:

- Completion of either:
- Bachelor's degree OR
- Associate of Arts degree and not less than one year of in-house training as a Paralegal Assistant or Paralegal Intern, OR
- One to five years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney or Senior Paralegal, demonstrating a superior command of the skills necessary to be a Paralegal.
- Completion of an educational program for Paralegals approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) or offered by an accredited institution in substantial compliance with ABA guidelines for the approval of Paralegal programs is preferred.

Preferred Education & Experience:

- 5+ years of Litigation Paralegal experience.
- Experience in federal, state, and administrative litigation preferred.
- RelativityOne experience preferred, including advanced searching and data analytics.
- Experience in a law firm is preferred.

**Salary Information**

The salary range for the Paralegal role is $95,000 – $120,000. This range is based on various factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. It is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual's unique qualifications and experience.

**Competencies**

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem-solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
- A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

**Supervisory Responsibility**

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

**Travel**

Minimal travel required, as necessary.

**Work Environment & Physical Demands**

The Paralegal operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The role requires talking and hearing, sitting and using hands and fingers to handle or feel, and occasionally standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.

**EEO Statement**

The law firm is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. It encourages qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply for open positions. The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and conducts criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification is used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. The firm will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

**Benefits & Compensation**

The law firm is committed to the success of its employees and provides competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits, including:

- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Medical savings accounts
- Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
- Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, backup child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program