Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for managing various aspects of the legal process, particularly in the context of employment and labor law. Key responsibilities include:
- E-discovery management, including document redaction, duplication, and indexing.
- Preparing chronologies of facts and production charts under attorney supervision.
- Organizing pleadings, exhibits, and appendices for filings.
- Assisting attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing documents for attorney review for witness interviews and depositions.
- Analyzing, reviewing, and organizing documents and data produced during discovery, and preparing and coordinating document production and responses to discovery requests.
- Preparing deposition and record subpoenas in compliance with state and federal regulations, coordinating production of third-party records, and summarizing them.
- Preparing deposition outlines and summaries, and analyzing and reviewing privileged documents.
- Preparing and managing trial exhibits and providing trial-related assistance.
- Drafting initial versions of various pleadings and discovery documents for matters before Federal Administrative Law Judges (MSHA and OSHA).
- Presenting case summaries and suggested courses of action to supervising attorneys.
- Conducting legal research, including using Lexis and Pacer.
- Performing cite-checking, Shepardizing, and assisting with motion preparation.
- Liaising with courts and litigation vendors, including process servers and couriers.
- Preparing responses to audit requests.
- Keeping abreast of developments, procedures, and rules in the forums where the office practices.
- Demonstrating basic strategic thinking and initiative with case assignments.
- Maintaining calendars, providing attorney billing/invoice processing support, completing reports, entering time records, and creating new files and updating client matter reports.
- Assisting with witness interviews and preparation of interview summaries.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of four years of legal experience is preferred, with experience in employment law considered a plus.
- An Associate degree is required, while a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- An ABA Paralegal Certificate is highly required.
- Proficiency in Windows environment, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, is necessary.
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedures is required.
- Experience with trial preparation, class actions, and wage and hour productions is advantageous.
- Experience with attorney billing systems is considered a plus.
Salary Information:
For California, the expected salary range for the Litigation Paralegal position is between and per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
The Litigation Paralegal position requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and exceptional analytical skills. The role demands reliability, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. The candidate must have strong organizational skills and be proactive, with excellent time management and creative problem-solving abilities. The position requires the ability to interact professionally with attorneys and support staff while maintaining a strong client service attitude. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, and the candidate should be able to work both independently and as part of a team towards the common goal of excellent client service. A strong sense of confidentiality and the ability to exercise sound judgment are critical in this role.
Law firm is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, law firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.
