Greenberg Traurig, LLP · 5 hours ago
Labor & Employment Paralegal
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$50/hr - $60/hr
5+ years expGreenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm offering an exciting employment opportunity for a Paralegal in their Labor and Employment Team. The role involves providing organizational and practice-specific assistance to attorneys, managing case preparations, and supporting various legal processes.
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Responsibilities
Assists attorneys in in all stages of the case from onset through post-trial
Ascertains calendaring requirements for each matter and ensures proper maintenance of any required case calendars
Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms
Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery
Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results
Performs analytical tasks, including preparing witness interview memoranda, reviewing and summarizing documents and deposition and court transcripts and creating and using substantive coding tools
Submits E-filings in both local and federal courts
Conducts legal and factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel
Drafts non-party subpoenas for documents and/or appearances
Arranges for services of process of complaints and subpoenas
Prepares FOIA request to governmental agencies
Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service
Performs and oversees both simple and complex cite checking and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents
Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records and can meet a 1,600 annual billable hour requirement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
Qualified as a Paralegal as pursuant to the California Business and Professional Code 6450 required
5 years of experience as a Labor & Employment or Litigation Paralegal within a law firm
Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom
Knowledge of legal terminology, forms and documents (including pleadings & discovery, etc.)
Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in L&E matters, e.g. EEOC, NLRB, AAA, DOL
Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Concordance, Summation, and Live Note
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Demonstrated ability to work well, be influential and communicate effectively with senior leadership and staff, including presenting ideas in a clear, succinct manner
Candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations
Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives; effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
Preferred
NALA Certified Paralegal or Advanced Certified Paralegal; NFPA Registered Paralegal or Certified Registered Paralegal
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance with an optional HSA
Short term disability
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life
Voluntary disability
Voluntary long term care
Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs
Company
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 3,000 attorneys across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.75M2023-08-15Series Unknown· $1.75M
Leadership Team
Edgar Olvera
Abogado (Technology, Media, Telecom and Administrative Practice) Greenberg Traurig LLC
Ian Ballon
Co-Chair, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group
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