Senior Paralegal

Location: San Diego, CA 92101 | Duration: 12 Months

Education & Experience

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience; equivalent education may be substituted.
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order).
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.

Skills

• Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to client attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including substantive and administrative support.
• Organize and manage documents and data gathered during investigations and litigation, maintaining proper chain of custody and ensuring integrity and accessibility of case materials.
• Assist attorneys in evaluating complaints and referrals involving potential unlawful conduct, conducting research, and preparing summaries of relevant legal authorities.
• Review, annotate, and summarize transcripts and other factual materials; obtain financial, statistical, agency, court, and other public records.
• Draft data and document requests, research reports, memoranda, correspondence, and pleadings; cite-check and proofread legal filings.
• Electronically file pleadings and other court documents.
• Attend and participate in witness interviews and prepare detailed interview reports.
• In preparation for trial, attend pre-trial meetings, organize and review exhibits and case materials, identify deficiencies, and coordinate collection of supplemental information.
• Support the trial team with organizational and administrative tasks during and after trial, including preparing summaries of testimony and depositions.
• Provide case management support utilizing software applications, including CaseView for opening, closing, and updating cases.
• Use Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and other relevant applications to prepare documents, charts, and visual presentations for meetings, briefs, and trial proceedings.
• Seek out, develop, and obtain information to support investigations and litigation through contact with law enforcement, governmental agencies, witnesses, and counsel.
• Utilize automated legal research tools, public information databases, and other electronic resources to conduct research and support electronic discovery activities.
• Review incoming materials and independently determine appropriate processing and routing.
• Obtain financial and statistical information for analysis and evaluation of complaints and referrals regarding potential unlawful conduct.
• Request, obtain, and review agency records, court records, and other public documents relevant to assigned cases.
• Secure required information from appropriate agencies and prepare draft legal documents for review and submission by the assigned attorney.
• Read, annotate, and summarize documents, files, records, transcripts, and other materials contained within case files.
• Identify potential witnesses; conduct or attend witness interviews; and prepare written reports memorializing interviews.
• Prepare responsive documents and correspondence with limited instruction from the attorney.
• Verify citations and legal authorities in legal documents using original and electronic resources.
• Scan, organize, and process materials gathered during investigations and discovery, and assist with providing discovery materials to opposing counsel.
• Establish and maintain case files and reference materials; separate, screen, assemble, and organize records for disposition or transfer.
• Docket all assigned cases in the office’s case management system (CaseView) and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Review documents within litigation support databases, including Relativity and Eclipse.
• Produce written documents and materials using office software applications, ensuring proper formatting and accuracy.
• Maintain calendars for assigned active cases, track filing and hearing deadlines, develop and manage suspense systems, and notify attorneys of pending dates and deadlines.
• Support and assist attorneys in the courtroom by preparing exhibit cross-references and screening documents for relevance and privilege.