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Jackson Lewis P.C. · 2 hours ago

Litigation Paralegal

Greater Sacramento

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$40.87/hr - $46.57/hr

5+ years exp

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a prominent law firm focused on employment and labor law, helping employers navigate workplace legal challenges. The paralegal will manage e-discovery and assist attorneys with trial preparation, document organization, and client interactions.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ability to apply key legal doctrines to assist with case strategies and present those to attorney

Ability to plan and organize litigation matters and tasks, establish chronologies and timelines for key events in case, interact with clients and others on document gathering and production, demonstrate familiarity with key evidence and witnesses in cases, present evidence in hearings and trial, and manage deadlines in cases

Assist with preparation of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court matters, and arbitration proceedings

Assist with preparation of federal and state administrative filings

Demonstrate understanding of practice group services by active application of knowledge and perspective to each matter or project

Draft motions, pleadings, notices, correspondence, etc

Analyze, review, and organize documents and data from materials produced during discovery; and prepare/coordinate document production and responses to discovery requests

Prepare deposition and record subpoenas according to state and federal regulations; coordinate production of third-party records and summarize same; prepare deposition outlines and summaries

Analyze and review privileged documents

Trial and arbitration preparation; preparation and management of trial exhibits and other trial related assistance

Presentation of case summaries and courses of action to supervising attorneys

Conducting limited legal research, including but not limited to, Lexis and Pacer research

Cite-checking and shepardizing when necessary

Liaison with courts, opposing counsel, and litigation vendors, including process servers and couriers

Knowledge of developments, procedures, and rules in the forums where the office practices

Demonstrate basic strategic thinking and initiative with case assignments

Awareness of calendar deadlines

Responsible for personal billable time entries

Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and appointment issues

Qualification

Litigation experienceE-discovery managementFederal Rules complianceABA Paralegal CertificateDocument management softwareIntapp knowledgeNetdocs knowledgeWindows proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management skills

Required

Detail orientated with exceptional analytical skills

5 -10 years minimum litigation paralegal experience, preferably in employment law

Experience working with federal and state court litigation cases from onset to trial phase

Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the rules and procedures in various courts and venues by consistently ensuring compliance in all litigation matters (Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as well as California Rules of Civil Procedure)

Experience with billing hours with software programs – Intapp knowledge a plus

Experience with document management software - Netdocs knowledge a plus

Proficiency in Windows environment including Word and Outlook

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Highly focused and detailed-oriented with exceptional analytical skills

High reliability, collaborative, professional demeanor

Must be proactive with strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Results oriented and excellent time management skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure/deadlines and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; self-motivated

Ability to interact professionally with attorneys and support staff while maintaining a strong client service attitude

Work independently and as part of a team towards common goal of excellent client service

Strong sense of confidentiality and ability to exercise sound judgment

Associate Degree required

ABA Paralegal Certificate required

Preferred

Experience with class-actions, and wage and hour productions a plus

Knowledge of EEOC/CCRD procedures a plus

Versed in trial preparation a plus

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Company

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Jackson Lewis P.C.is a workplace law firm.

Founded in 1958

White Plains, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jacksonlewis.com

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