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Title : Junior Paralegal

Location : California - Los Angeles
Refer to Job # JANI812077

This large, prestigious Chicago based law firm with offices throughout the US has established itself as being the premier, if not the best, labor and employment powerhouse firms in the nation. It now provides a range of legal services, including corporate and business law, general litigation, environmental and other related matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, industrial and manufacturing companies, banks and brokerage houses, healthcare institutions, transportation companies and other media conglomerates. The atmosphere is light and confident, as the lawyers are assured that their expertise is rarely rivaled by many of the other firms. Compensation is the top of the market, and associates are expected to work long hours. This firm offers tremendous growth opportunities for resourceful and energetic attorneys.
Junior Paralegal Duties: Conduct factual research, including preparation of case assessments and document searches, creating and maintaining internal case databases, and running searches on internal and external document databases and systems. Provide support in various aspects of case management for live litigation matters, including but not limited to: calendaring/docketing; preparation of documents for production; preparation of privilege logs and deposition summaries; and maintenance and organization of evidentiary data and case-related information. Provide clerical litigation support for case teams as needed, including but not limited to: reformatting and printing large documents and spreadsheets; converting electronic documents to hard-copy formats; creating issue-based binders, privilege logs, and deposition summaries. Assist attorneys in preparation for hearings and depositions, by gathering and preparing documents, organizing exhibits, taking notes and handling exhibits. Assist with trial/arbitration preparation, including organizing exhibits, files, and all other supporting documents. As requested, may also assist trial team with trial set-up and logistics, and operation of trial support software. Under the oversight of lead paralegals, coordinate all aspects of third-party discovery, including drafting subpoenas, coordinating service of subpoenas, and working with third-party vendors to obtain responsive documents. Maintain best records management practices across wide array of case files and documentation, including tracking and organizing files electronically and in hard copy. Work with dedicated Project Managers, eDiscovery attorneys, and Firm's Litigation Support Group (LIMO) to integrate and deploy LIMO tools during all phases of discovery. Other duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved institution preferred. Must have 1 year of employment law litigation or commercial litigation experience is required. Experience in a large firm environment preferred. Excellent troubleshooting and follow-through skills in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline driven, environment. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail. Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Carpe Diem or similar time entry software, iManage or similar document management system. Familiarity with litigation databases such as TextMap, CaseMap, Relativity, or Concordance. Flexibility to adjust hours and to work additional hours as necessary to meet operating and business needs.

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