Litigation Paralegal

NY178-2750519 · Pasadena, California · Vince Scott

Job Description

SUMMARY: Our Client is seeking a litigation paralegal to be responsible for performing the full range of litigation paralegal tasks from case inception through discovery, trial, post-trial proceedings, and case closure. Experience with employment/ wage & hour litigation is a plus. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Manage assigned cases and their related tasks and projects from case inception through discovery, trial, post-trial proceedings, and case closure Assist with client document collection and witness interviews Assist in propounding discovery and other statutory requests; assist attorneys with document review and production; prepare and review case files; discovery and trial documents in all aspects of case management Prepare complex wage and hour analyses in Excel Deposition and trial preparation and support Work with Litigation Support to insure that electronic files are collected, reviewed, and managed in accordance with Firm standards Must be able to work overtime as required QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 5+ years of substantive litigation experience Must have strong knowledge of state and federal court rules E-filing experience in state and federal courts Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the litigation lifecycle: case management, document review, and trial experience Proficiency in e-discovery and litigation support tools such as CaseMap, Ipro, and Relativity Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including but not limited to: ability to utilize styles/macros in word; ability to create tables of authorities and contents; strong Excel skills with pivot tables and formulas Well-organized; demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and have excellent oral and written communication skills Superior client service skills Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and strong teamwork orientation Must meet California Business & Professional Code §6450 requirements, bachelor’s degree strongly preferred