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Fisher Phillips · 1 day ago

Litigation Paralegal

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$48.08/hr - $55/hr

5+ years exp

Fisher Phillips is a premier international labor and employment law firm, seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The role involves providing substantive legal support to attorneys, managing case documents, and ensuring the smooth operation of legal services for clients.

ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal

Responsibilities

Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case

Regularly conducts litigation, criminal, and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed

Effectively and regularly drafts for attorney review: removal documents, certificates of interested parties, answers, initial disclosures, various motions and orders, scheduling orders, protective orders, deposition notices, affidavits and declarations, discovery and our responses to discovery, settlement agreements, dismissal documents for attorney review, etc

Assists with preparation of motions for summary judgment; checking deposition cites, assembling exhibits, and creating the appendix

Consistently and accurately identifies and prepares all documents for production including Bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information

Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial

Conducts online research and able to utilize the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively

Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed

Willing and capable to help others when needed

Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices; timely submits invoices for processing

Qualification

Litigation experienceTrial procedures knowledgeDocument management systemsMS Office proficiencyEDiscovery technologyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork skillsProject management skillsAdaptability

Required

Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice required

Extensive knowledge of litigation and trial procedures, as well as federal, California state, and appellate court rules and procedures

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

The paralegal must possess at least one of the following: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association; A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a post-secondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education; A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to effectively prioritize and perform in a high-pressure environment

Proven ability to assimilate to work with a variety of state and federal jurisdictions

High motivation, reliability, flexibility, curiosity, and strong teamwork skills

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Ability to adapt quickly to change and work well in a fast-paced environment

Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other office tools, including document review software, eDiscovery technology, and document management system