Litigation Paralegal Paralegal Department Summary A mid-level litigation paralegal with work experience gained at Amlaw 100 firms or specialized litigation boutique law firms working on complex litigation investigation andor arbitration matters. Apply Qualifications At least 2 years work experience as a litigation paralegal in an Amlaw 100 firm or suitable specialized litigation or other dispute resolution firm. Experience with all stages of litigation including use of current e-discovery database tools modern e-filing practices and trial preparation activities required experience working at trial or arbitration proceedings strongly preferred. Ability to communicate both written and verbal with individuals at all levels of the firm in an appropriate and professional manner strong service orientation sense of accountability and attention to detail. Spanish language skills a plus but not required. Ability to take ownership of projects and proactively handle all paralegal responsibilities without prompting from administration or attorneys. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks simultaneously work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role and excellent organizational skills. Duties and Responsibilities Working with more senior paralegals andor attorneys perform all elements of litigation case management including document and file management case calendaring discovery support and trial prep and logistics activities. On a case-specific basis coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed. Interact with outside entities e.g. courts government agencies expert witnesses corporations vendors and other law firms to coordinate activities as needed in support of assigned cases. Draft review andor analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys conduct legal research under attorney supervision. Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment. Continuously refining developing and expanding skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession. Adhere to Firm policies practices and priorities and perform other duties as requested by Firm management. Uphold high standards of confidentiality discretion and integrity particularly with respect to all sensitive andor confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access. Status Non-Exempt Reports To Paralegal Manager Workplace Type Hybrid Salary range is 72000- 90500 depending on candidate experience and location. Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a Qualifications Continued Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure typical of complex modern litigation investigation and arbitration matters. Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint. Proficient with cite-checking Bluebook rules and California Style Manual preferred. Available for overtime work and reasonable business travel as needed. BSBA from an accredited college or university or paralegal certificate. comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington. httpswww.cov.comencareersstaffbenefits Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington. httpswww.cov.comencareersstaffbenefits View Covington job applicant privacy notice here httpswww.cov.comenjob-applicant-privacy-notice Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment including hir ing salary promotion discipline termination and benefits on the basis of race color ethnicity religion national origin g ender gender identity or expression age marital status sexual orientation family responsibility disability including physical handicap or any other improper criterion. Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable l aws including the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Ang eles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.