Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$80,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal. This position will be based out of Los Angeles or Santa Monica. This Paralegal must be comfortable prioritizing and balancing a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience
An associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients
Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
Track record of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling Commercial litigation as well as trial experience is preferred
Experience in Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation
Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal court
Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software)
Document management including, but not limited to, review of documents, proofreading, bate labeling, organization of documents and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions
Perform factual research and investigation
Lead subpoena and third-party records retrieval efforts
Draft correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested
Familiarity with e-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court)
Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed)
Skilled at entering time in billing systems such as InTapp so that entries are not deducted for vague time entry descriptions or time that is excessive.