Litigation Paralegal

Covington & Burling Llp • Los Angeles, CA

118d • $70,000 - $92,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A mid-level litigation paralegal with work experience gained at Amlaw 100 firms or specialized litigation boutique law firms working on complex litigation, investigation, and/or arbitration matters.

Requirements

• BS/BA from an accredited college or university required. Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• At least 2 years work experience as a litigation paralegal in an Amlaw 100 firm or suitable specialized litigation or other dispute resolution firm.
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including use of current e-discovery database tools, modern e-filing practices, and trial preparation activities required; experience working at trial or arbitration proceedings strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) with individuals at all levels of the firm in an appropriate and professional manner; strong service orientation, sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and proactively handle all paralegal responsibilities without prompting from administration or attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Working with more senior paralegals and/or attorneys, perform all elements of litigation case management, including document and file management, case calendaring, discovery support, and trial prep and logistics activities.
• On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed.
• Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to coordinate activities as needed in support of assigned cases.
• Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.
• Continuously refining, developing, and expanding skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession.
• Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities; and perform other duties as requested by Firm management.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree