Litigation Paralegal

About This Role

This Litigation Paralegal role in Palo Alto assists attorneys with a wide variety of tasks and projects, supporting all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial. The position reports to the Associate Director of Paralegal Services and the Manager, Paralegal Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial
• Assist with calendaring case deadlines
• Assist with and draft court filings and preparations in Federal and State courts
• Assist with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions
• Proofread, cite check and blue book court briefs and discovery documents
• Assist with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations
• Assist with all aspects, including travel, of trial and arbitration preparations
• Prepare various charts and indices
• Coordinate with external vendors
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience
• Prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a large law firm
• Expertise in Securities Litigation, Class Actions, AI, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Innovation, White Collar, and/or IP law
• Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
• Proficiency in Lexis Nexis and Westlaw
• Proficient in iManage
• Experience with eDiscovery Databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and Case Map
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
• Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines
• Proactive and able to efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superior analytical and reasoning abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses