Shiv Software · 4 hours ago
Litigation Paralegal
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of the discovery process, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents (RFPDs), and Requests for Admission (RFAs)
Coordinate and manage document reviews, productions, and E-Discovery processes, including utilizing litigation support software
Assist attorneys in drafting and preparing pleadings, motions (including motions for summary judgment, ex-parte, etc.), briefs, and legal memorandums
Coordinate and manage the accurate and timely filing of legal documents in state and federal courts, including proficiency in electronic filing (E-Filing/ECF) procedures
Maintain and manage a comprehensive litigation calendar, tracking all court deadlines, statutes of limitations, and scheduling key dates (depositions, hearings, etc.)
Conduct factual investigation, including interviewing clients and witnesses, and drafting witness declarations
Drafting case status summaries and memos for clients and attorneys
Perform limited legal research under the direct supervision of an attorney, focusing on case law, statutes, and procedural rules (California and Federal)
Obtain, review, and summarize various records (e.g., medical, employment, financial) and deposition/hearing transcripts
Assist in all aspects of trial preparation, including drafting trial-related documents (e.g., exhibit lists, witness lists, jury instructions)
Preparing trial notebooks, binders, and exhibit materials
Coordinating trial logistics, including arranging for necessary equipment and/or vendor services
Provide back up phone coverage when the Legal Assistant is out of office, sick or on vacation
Screen PNC (potential new clients) and set up new client files/matters
Respond to work related emails, phone calls, letters, and other communications in a prompt and professional manner
Provide business development support (edit presentation slides, support team with video recordings, edit video transcripts, do market research)
Review, organize and manage client files (all digital files)
Enter expenses into practice management system
Provide assistance with internal data analysis (excel spreadsheets)
Perform other administrative tasks as directed by the Managing Attorney & Director of Operations
Qualification
Required
Manage all phases of the discovery process, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents (RFPDs), and Requests for Admission (RFAs)
Coordinate and manage document reviews, productions, and E-Discovery processes, including utilizing litigation support software
Assist attorneys in drafting and preparing pleadings, motions (including motions for summary judgment, ex-parte, etc.), briefs, and legal memorandums
Coordinate and manage the accurate and timely filing of legal documents in state and federal courts, including proficiency in electronic filing (E-Filing/ECF) procedures
Maintain and manage a comprehensive litigation calendar, tracking all court deadlines, statutes of limitations, and scheduling key dates (depositions, hearings, etc.)
Conduct factual investigation, including interviewing clients and witnesses, and drafting witness declarations
Drafting case status summaries and memos for clients and attorneys
Perform limited legal research under the direct supervision of an attorney, focusing on case law, statutes, and procedural rules (California and Federal)
Obtain, review, and summarize various records (e.g., medical, employment, financial) and deposition/hearing transcripts
Assist in all aspects of trial preparation, including drafting trial-related documents (e.g., exhibit lists, witness lists, jury instructions)
Prepare trial notebooks, binders, and exhibit materials
Coordinate trial logistics, including arranging for necessary equipment and/or vendor services
Provide back up phone coverage when the Legal Assistant is out of office, sick or on vacation
Screen PNC (potential new clients) and set up new client files/matters
Respond to work related emails, phone calls, letters, and other communications in a prompt and professional manner
Provide business development support (edit presentation slides, support team with video recordings, edit video transcripts, do market research)
Review, organize and manage client files (all digital files)
Enter expenses into practice management system
Provide assistance with internal data analysis (excel spreadsheets)
Perform other administrative tasks as directed by the Managing Attorney & Director of Operations
Company
Shiv Software
Shiv Software Experts (SSE) is a global provider of IT & Non-IT staffing, technology consulting, and SaaS development.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase