Senior Litigation Paralegal

D3 Search is actively recruiting the following Litigation Paralegal candidate on behalf of a global AMLAW ranked law practice located in Los Angeles, CA (90067).

Position Title:Litigation Paralegal | 5+ years of relevant litigation experience required.

Location/Map:Los Angeles, CA | 90067

Employment Status:Full-time/direct-hire employment. Non-exempt role (OT in accordance w/ CA laws).

Employer Work Model:Flexible hybrid work model.

Position Summary:The Los Angeles office of a prominent global AMLAW ranked law practice is recruiting an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support the firm's litigation department. This is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,200 lawyers located in 14 offices in six countries.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience to be a part of our Litigation team working out of our growing Los Angele office. The Litigation Paralegal will report to the Practice Support Director and will be responsible for providing both administrative and research assistance to the partners, associates and clients of the Firm for all legal matters as well as 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.

Responsibilities: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.)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.Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive work environment.

Qualifications:Bachelor degree, or equivalent work experience in a field that develops the skills required for the functions and responsibilities of the position.Strong knowledge of bluebooking and cite checking briefs, as well as creation of Table of Authorities through Best Authority.Understands mechanics of e-filing and e-files with state and federal courts and agencies.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.Completion of an approved paralegal program or ability to provide attorney attestation.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.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.Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, BloombergLaw.Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro.Must be available for overtime and travel (for trials) as needed.

Compensation/Salary/Benefits:Starting salary is 130K+/- (DOE/DOQ), plus a robust & comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, paid parking (onsite), annual review/raise, yearly lucrative bonuses (based on performance/merit), and many other notable employee-centered perks, etc.

If interested in this full-time/direct hire Litigation Paralegal role with this global AMLAW ranked law practice in Los Angeles, CA (90067), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:

Don Moser | D3 Search📡 www.d3search.com📩 don@d3search.com | ☎️ 213-785-2485