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Paul Hastings · 7 hours ago

Specialist Paralegal (Litigation)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $155K/yr

10+ years exp

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. They are seeking a Specialist Paralegal who will apply knowledge of the litigation lifecycle to assist lawyers by coordinating and preparing complex legal documents, maintaining case files, and supporting trial preparations. The role requires advanced proficiency in legal research and document management, as well as collaboration with attorneys and other departments.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work

Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified)

Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties

Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and agencies

Coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, as well as conduct searches on e-discovery databases such as Relativity for relevant documents

Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions and coordinate logistics as needed

Perform factual research on internal and external databases and libraries

Properly format legal briefs and motions; cite check legal briefs and motions to ensure consistency with sources cited and proper citation style (Bluebook and/or California Style Manual)

Proofread, edit and review legal brief and motions in preparation of filing

Assist with the filing and printing of legal briefs, motions and other related documents

Coordinate trial preparation; attend trial and provide support to attorneys at Court; coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements

Support multiple case teams/matters simultaneously

Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services

Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs

Work overtime as required; travel as required, and

Handle additional related projects as assigned

Qualification

Litigation procedures knowledgeE-discovery databases proficiencyLegal document preparationLegal research skillsMS Word proficiencyMS Excel proficiencyMS Outlook proficiencyLegal billing processes knowledgeParalegal CertificateBachelor’s DegreeArbitration/trial experienceTimekeeping applications proficiency

Required

At least 10 years of Litigation Paralegal experience

Arbitration/trial experience

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account

Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy

Lifestyle Spending Account

Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing

10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program

Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring

Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)

Retirement Plan Consulting

Anniversary Bonus Program

Professional Development Programs

Transportation and Commuter Benefits

International Travel Insurance

Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance

Auto/Home/Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Insurance

Employee Discounts

And More!

Company

Paul Hastings

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Paul Hastings is an international law firm that provides legal solutions to many financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies.

Founded in 1951

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.paulhastings.com/

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