Litigation Paralegal

Location: Irvine, California (fully on-site)

Our AmLaw 100 client seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Irvine, California office.

Position requires strong working knowledge of the rules of evidence and trial procedure, strong communication and database skills, and proficiency in Excel and Access. The ability to adapt quickly to change and evolving circumstances as well as to work quickly and collaborate in teams.

Candidates must have at least three (3) years of civil litigation experience and should be capable of high-level judgment and decision making as well as analytical and legal reasoning. The job will also require close attention to details and the ability to focus on technical tasks associated with litigation databases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All aspects of electronic discovery, including the ability to manage document reviews and productions, i.e., loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching for documents in Relativity database

• Attend hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trial, and handling logistics, exhibits, assisting in preparing witnesses and experts, and technology needs relating to same
• Interacting with IT personnel and vendors regarding document and discovery issues
• Filing and serving motions, briefs, exhibits, appendices, and other documents in state and federal courts
• Setting up, organizing, and maintaining files and internal case databases
• Organizing discovery, research, pleadings, and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Preparing notebooks for hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
• Bluebooking and cite checking
• Preparing and coordinating service of subpoenas
• Basic legal and internet research, including culling relevant information from a variety of resources
• Calendaring and tracking case deadlines

Education and/or Experience : Bachelor’s degree/Paralegal Certificate preferred with three to five years related experience in a mid or large-sized law firm.

Excellent writing and interpersonal communications skills

• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize project requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a client service focus
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Vaccination Requirements: To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the clients we serve, we strongly encourage all personnel to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccination status. Vaccination status will be requested and will be kept confidential.