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Title : Senior Litigation Paralegal

Location : California - Palo Alto
Refer to Job # LQCZ753324


Senior Litigation Paralegal The candidate will perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities. Implement case calendaring system to track filings and appropriately distribute information. Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the lawyers on the case team. On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff on large litigation matters and/or investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration. Liaise between case team lawyers and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the team s expectations. Proactively identify opportunities to improve systems and procedures, implementing new systems as appropriate. Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors, and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of Firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations. Should have 5 years work experience as a Litigation Paralegal in an AmLaw, 100 firm, or a specialized litigation practice firm. Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial. Experience with mass tort litigations. Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings. Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for work space, setting-up remote office space, and coordinating with vendors. Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files. Lead discovery and witness preparation support efforts. Proficient with cite-checking and Bluebook rules. Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail. Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys and conduct legal research under lawyer supervision. ? Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e- filings. Experience using e-discovery databases (e.g. Concordance, Relativity, Ringtail). Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. (e.g. LiveNote, CaseMap, etc.). Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting. BS/BA from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. Paralegal certificate preferred.
 
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