Job Description
An International full-service law firm, is currently seeking to hire a litigation Paralegal/Administrative Assistant for their Palo Alto Office. Ideal candidates will possess 5 or more years of experience working as a general litigation paralegal. The assistant will assist during all phases of the litigation process, from initiation of a case to the discovery period, through trial.
Job Responsibilities
- Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, deposition digests and case summaries.
- Organizes and maintains physical and electronic files.
- Drafts document preservation, litigation hold memoranda, and support litigation teams with implementation.
- Performs a variety of document productions tasks, including collection, hosting, review, redaction, bates-stamping, duplicating, and indexing.
- Prepares and submits electronic filings with Federal and state courts.
- Prepares for and attends, as necessary, depositions and trials.
- Performs a variety of research projects as assigned.
- Regularly interacts with firm’s clients, attorneys and staff.
- Provide overflow support as needed
Skills And Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience with proven working experience as a litigation paralegal/Admin. Assistant.
- Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal/ Admin. Assistant
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices.
- Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2017 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), WestLaw, Internet research skills, litigation management software, document management systems.
- Experienced with document collection, preservation, hosting, review and electronic document production platforms and software.
- Familiarity with evidentiary hearings, litigation management tools, and trial presentation software a plus.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.