SourcePro Search is conducting a search for an experienced Litigation Paralegal for our top-rated international law firm in the San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience and will be responsible for the coordination of all details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will have experience managing a trial team from inception through completion including legal research, document filing, coordinating and being a part of the onsite team. What You'll Do:
Creates and implements all elements of litigation case management systems, including file management (electronic and hard copy), case calendaring, discovery-related tasks and trial activities
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Assist attorneys with document reviews (setup, coordination of hot doc binders, preparation of privilege logs, conduct searches as needed, etc.)
Strong knowledge of bluebooking and cite checking briefs, as well as creation of Table of Authorities
Understands mechanics of e-filing and e-files with state and federal courts and agencies
Assist with preparation of state and federal court filings in coordination with Managing Attorney’s Office, including coordination of service copies, delivery of documents to Court, preparation of litigation backs and other specific document preparation as required by the specific Court or Judge
Draft and review routine legal documents as requested by attorneys
Conduct precedent and legal research under attorney supervision
Experience interacting with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of upcoming depositions, trials, arbitrations.
Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive work environment
What You'll Bring:
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
Perform other duties as assigned
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Location
San Francisco, California
Skills
Adobe Acrobatunmatched
Attorneyunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentation Reviewunmatched
Federal Governmentunmatched
File Managementunmatched
File Systemsunmatched
Governmentunmatched
International Lawunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Documentsunmatched
Legal Researchunmatched
Legal Support Skillsunmatched
LexisNexisunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Relativityunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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