Litigation Paralegal
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Create and implement litigation case management systems, including file management, case calendaring, discovery tasks, and trial activities. Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes while assisting attorneys with document reviews, privilege logs, and searches. Draft and review routine legal documents, conduct precedent research, and prepare state and federal court filings with coordination of service copies and document delivery. Manage logistics for trials, arbitrations, and mediations, including workspace negotiation and vendor coordination. Utilize Relativity, LiveNote, CaseMap, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and BloombergLaw to support upcoming depositions and trials. Interact with courts, government agencies, experts, and vendors to gather information and coordinate activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor degree, or equivalent work experience in a field that develops the skills required for the functions and responsibilities of the position
- Completion of an approved paralegal program
- Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial
- Experience coordinating all logistics for trials/arbitrations/mediation, including negotiating workspace, setting up remote office space (in coordination with Litigation Support Services), and coordinating with vendors
- Experience using Relativity document hosting database
- Experience using litigation support software, including LiveNote and CaseMap
- Strong attention to detail and accountability
- Ability to communicate with individuals of all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of matters and manage time and expectations
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
- Excellent judgment
- Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, BloombergLaw
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
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