Paralegal - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co•Los Angeles, CA

54d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Clyde & Co's seeks a Paralegal to support our Trial & Defense team in Los Angeles. The opportunity, in this interesting and unique practice, is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast-paced team environment.

Requirements

Litigation experience is preferred for this position;
Excellent written and communication skills;
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
Familiarity with Court websites and efiling procedures;
Well-developed organization and time management skills
Ability to handle highly sensitive information;
Ability to gracefully work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
Flexibility and adapts well to changes in workload;
Strong academic credentials;
Willing and able to learn new software;
Intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

Drafting and sending assorted pleadings and documents to counsel, courts and clients as needed, such as routine correspondence, deposition notices, briefs, motions, orders, petitions, and discovery;
Filing and service of all documents;
Managing scheduling order deadlines for multiple cases filed in various jurisdictions, both state and federal and ensure calendar is accurately maintained;
Maintain a very busy caseload;
Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track status of cases;
Assisting in document review, organization and production and prepare privilege logs;
Assisting with depositions, exhibit preparation and digesting deposition transcripts;
General case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.);
Reviewing court dockets and electronic filing notifications; Assist counsel with all phases of litigation (pre-trial, trial and post-trial).
Preparation of pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents
Intake and organization of voluminous document production received from clients, opposing parties, and non-parties