Litigation Paralegal

Gibson Dunn•Palo Alto, CA

18d•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision. Based in Palo Alto, the Litigation Paralegal will assist our attorneys with a wide variety of tasks and projects.

Requirements

Four-year degree
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience
Ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
Proficiency in Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
Proficient in iManage.
Experience with eDiscovery Databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
Proactive and able to handle efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
Prepares and timely submits timekeeping reports.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.

Nice To Haves

7+ Years’ Experience.
Bachelor’s Degree Required.
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a large law firm, with expertise in Securities Litigation, Class Actions, AI, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Innovation, White Collar, and/or IP law.
Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.

Responsibilities

Assist Attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial.
Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
Assist with and draft court filings and preparations in Federal and State courts.
Assist with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions.
Proofread, cite check and blue book court briefs and discovery documents.
Assist with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations.
Assist with all aspects, including travel, of trial and arbitration preparations.
Prepare various charts and indices.
Coordinate with external vendors.
Perform various day-to-day case management tasks.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed.
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.