Legal Staff Paralegal in Oakland, CA

Law Firm

Oakland, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Oakland, CA

Legal Staff

3-7 yrs required

No

Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

- Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
- Develop technical proficiency in database use and management, internet/electronic research, and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
- Organize and manage files independently or delegate similar tasks to a Paralegal Assistant.
- Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings. Attend trials if needed.
- Engage in pre-trial preparation and trial attendance.
- Prepare draft pleadings and discovery documents.
- Coordinate the filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
- Collect and summarize medical and other relevant records.
- Assist with calendaring and docketing.
- Collaborate with attorneys in multiple offices.
- Act as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials.
- Stay informed of developments in the Commercial Litigation practice areas and the Paralegal industry.
- Attend and participate in internal Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions.
- Anticipate attorney needs.
- Serve as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant or a more junior Paralegal, as needed.
- Meet an annual billable hour target of 1500.
- Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Information:

- Minimum of 3 - 7 years relevant experience in commercial litigation.
- Experience with Relativity.
- Trial preparation and attendance experience.
- Preferred education: Bachelor's degree or better in Legal Studies or a related field.
- Preferred experience: 2 years of trial experience and 2 years of Relativity experience.

Salary Information:

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience and will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

- State of California: $84,000 - $112,000
- State of Colorado: $67,000 - $92,000
- State of Illinois: $72,000 - $98,000
- State of Maryland: $70,000 - $98,000
- State of Massachusetts: $76,000 - $90,000
- State of Minnesota: $89,000 - $100,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $85,000 - $116,000
- State of New York: $79,000 - $116,000
- State of Washington: $78,000 - $106,000
- Washington, DC: $85,000 - $115,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, which is non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.

Additional Information:

This job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The law firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more, is offered. . The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.