A leading and rapidly growing San Francisco based law firm is currently hiring an experienced Litigation Paralegal.
Location: San Francisco, CA8:30 AM - 5:30 PM - Hybrid TasksAssisting attorneys with all aspects of managing cases at all phases of litigationGeneral case management, including managing deadlines: administrative, case calendaring and records management, and setting appointments, meetings, and depositionsPreparing and drafting litigation documents, including cite- and fact-checking legal briefs, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendicesResponsible for conforming legal documents to proper Bluebook or CSM citation standardsConducting factual investigations and legal researchPreparing for depositions, hearing, and trials, including preparing deposition exhibits and trial exhibitsAssisting with case discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, document productions, and document reviewsFiling and serving legal documents (electronically and hard copy)Must have:Paralegal Certification or equivalent5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, supporting multiple attorneys and casesWillingness to work overtime (nights and weekends) as requiredStrong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Outlook Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with timekeeping programsExcellent transcription, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skillsAbility to prioritize tasks on the desk and handle multiple demandsAbility to follow client confidentiality guidelinesAbility and willingness to learn new programs and program updatesProfessional attitude and appearanceAbility to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.