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Ogletree Deakins · 14 hours ago

Paralegal

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $125K/yr

6+ years exp

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to assist attorneys by researching law, preparing legal documents, and managing case files in their Labor & Employment practice.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters

Summarizes complex legal documents

Organizes and indexes case files

Determines and calendars deadlines

Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation with little or no supervision

Files pleadings with court clerk

Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints

Drafts a variety of legal documents

Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file

Prepares for mediations and trials

Assists Attorneys at trial

Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions

Communicates with witnesses and experts

Scheduling

Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Qualification

Paralegal certificationLabor/employment litigation experienceLegal research proficiencyMicrosoft applications proficiencyLexis-NexisWestLawDocument management systemsSchedulingCommunication skills

Required

Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university

Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems