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Title : Senior Paralegal

Location : California - San Francisco
Refer to Job # QXOP704388

Senior Paralegal Responsibilities : The candidate will organize, manages and updates client files/pleadings (electronic and paper copies). Coordinates and provides guidance on case and project workflow for paralegals and project assistants. Cite Checks, Blue Books and proofreads pleadings, briefs and other documents as required. Coordinates and prepares legal teams in large complex closings, client meetings, hearings, arbitrations and/or trials. Reviews and analyzes client files, data and documents to assist in the investigation of facts and allegations involved in discovery. Assists with preparing documents for production and witness files to be used at depositions or trial. Drafts, edits and proofreads cover letters, internal and administrative memos, and Word documents. Provides data entry support on litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets. Performs searches in various litigation databases. Schedules and tracks depositions, filing deadlines, etc. Assists with the creation and maintenance of case chronologies. Indexes and summarizes documents and depositions. Coordinates discovery and/or filings with courts or government agencies. Performs legal and factual research (including electronic and paper copies). Assists with creation of privilege logs. Prepares trial, witness or briefing notebooks (electronic and paper copies). Requirements : The candidate should have a Bachelor Degree. ABA Paralegal Certification preferred. Should have a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated. Able to use the current skills and acquire new ones to complete tasks that are invaluable in the support of work performed for clients of the firm. Must have a minimum billing requirement of 1600 hours per year. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with attorneys, staff and external contacts. Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts, regarding matters of a routine nature. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize for members of the Practice Support department in an organized and professional manner. Ability to apply technical knowledge or guidance, analyze and interpret data from several sources, solve problems by applying precedent or extrapolating from previous experience. Strong attention to detail, including superior spelling and grammar. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts. Advanced knowledge of Relativity, LiveNote, and Case Map. Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate information with tact and courtesy as well as follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff. Demonstrated basic knowledge of MS suite of products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated records management skills. Moderate typing skills. Ability to safely lift, move and carry boxes without assistance, weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to travel or work overtime as necessary.

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