Litigation Paralegal

Snell & Wilmer Business Professional Openings•Costa Mesa, CA

12h•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the western United States, is currently seeking a full time Litigation Paralegal to join its Litigation practice group in our Orange County office. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our dynamic legal team. You will assist attorneys in managing all stages of complex commercial litigation cases, including those involving contract disputes, real estate, construction, franchising, banking, intellectual property and special litigation and compliance matters while ensuring efficient case organization and producing high-quality results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This position will require in office work but will be a hybrid model once training is complete.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree and paralegal certificate from ABA-accredited paralegal training program or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
2 to 5 years of litigation experience as a Paralegal, or comparable experience as a Paralegal Assistant with significant involvement in litigation matters, preferably in a law firm environment.
Technical Proficiency: Experience with Relativity (RelOne) is a plus
Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and case management software
Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal software platforms, along with Adobe Acrobat
Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of litigation processes, including federal and state rules of procedure
Must possess substantive knowledge of the litigation process and e-discovery, including document collection, review, and production
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while delivering consistent, quality work-product to both attorneys and clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and ability to manage tight deadlines.
Familiarity with court filing procedures, including e-filing systems.

Responsibilities

Case Management: Oversee the organization and maintenance of case files, including electronic document management, ensuring all materials are up-to-date and easily accessible
Document Preparation: Draft and edit pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other court documents for attorney review
Discovery Support: Coordinate and assist with discovery efforts, including document collection, review, and production, and maintain privilege logs
E-Discovery: Utilize e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity) to manage, analyze, and produce electronic evidence
Legal Research: Conduct legal and factual research to support case strategy and draft summaries of findings; cite check legal memorandum and briefs
Trial Preparation: Assist with the preparation of trial materials, such as exhibits, witness files, and trial binders; coordinate logistics for hearings and trials; attend trial when requested in state and federal courts, sometimes requiring out of town travel
Communication: Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, providing updates and gathering necessary information for case progression
Administrative Duties: Manage case calendars, track deadlines, track billable time and maintain organized records of all case activities