Hybrid Litigation Trial Paralegal

Foley and Mansfield, P.L.L.P.•Monrovia, CA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Foley & Mansfield, a professional limited liability partnership, is a national law firm with more than 110 attorneys in offices from coast to coast. We provide legal expertise, creative solutions and extensive trial experience for large corporations, small businesses, and individuals. We have an opportunity for an experienced Trial Paralegal to join our California office located in the Monrovia/Los Angeles area. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced trial environment, is highly organized, and excels at managing complex logistics before and during trial. This position is hybrid: 2 days in office, 3 days remote when out of trial. And, when supporting the attorneys at trial, full on-site presence is required. Role may travel to northern California for trial on occasion.

Requirements

At least three years of litigation paralegal experience
Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle large volume of work
Ability to attend trials, both locally and nationally
Experience with trial war room and trial support.

Nice To Haves

Asbestos, Toxic Tort, Products Liability, or Personal Injury experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of assigned cases with a strong focus on trial preparation and trial support, from pre-trial through verdict
Serve as a key member of the trial team, responsible for organizing and running the trial war room
Prepare, organize, and maintain trial notebooks, trial binders, trial boxes, and exhibit sets for court, witnesses, and counsel
Coordinate, track, and manage trial exhibits, including exhibit lists, numbering, labeling, and admission status
Manage and organize trial documents and demonstratives, ensuring real-time access for attorneys during trial
Receive, process, and organize documents into the firm’s document management system and electronic document repository
Assist with preparing motions in limine, trial briefs, exhibit lists, witness lists, and jury instructions
Manage, organize, and summarize certified transcripts, including deposition and trial transcripts
Coordinate with experts regarding retention, scheduling, document exchange, and trial testimony
Maintain client extranets with up-to-date case and trial materials and use as a primary communication tool with clients
Assist with and manage document productions, including trial-related productions
Enter and track pertinent case data (interrogatory responses, records, earnings information, etc.) into databases
Provide hands-on support during trial, including courtroom setup, daily exhibit management, and end-of-day organization
Perform other duties as assigned in support of trial attorneys and litigation teams
Track billable time in firm’s time entry system