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Considine Search · 1 day ago

Senior Litigation Paralegal

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$88K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Considine Search is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to contribute as the lead paralegal on large, complex cases. The role involves managing litigation case activities, mentoring junior paralegals, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure effective case management.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Joshua Glazer

Responsibilities

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 attorneys on the case team

On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed 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

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

Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested; conduct legal research under attorney supervision

Provide formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding firm and litigation procedures and best practices

Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment

Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession

Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities

Perform other duties as requested by Firm management

Qualification

Litigation case managementTrial preparationE-discovery databasesParalegal certificateMicrosoft Office proficiencyJudgment under pressureCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BS/BA from an accredited college or university required

Minimum 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 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

Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail

Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation

Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities

Ability to work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role

Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow

Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary

Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings

Experience using e-discovery databases (e.g. Concordance, Relativity, Ringtail)

Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting

Proficient with cite-checking and Bluebook rules

Must be available for overtime work and travel as needed