Paralegal

Maynard Nexsen • Los Angeles, CA

83d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This Paralegal position will be supporting the Litigation group in Los Angeles.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Prior litigation experience required (state and federal)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis and similar legal research programs
• Proficiency in Compulaw calendaring program
• Proficiency in Pacer and court e-filing programs
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Experience e-filing in state and federal court

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification preferred
• Some legal assistant skills/experience (e.g., formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents, filing briefs, pleadings and other legal documents, calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, maintain pleadings and discovery indexes)

Responsibilities

• Prepare discovery, including subpoenas
• Coordinate document productions
• Corresponding with clients
• Assist in conducting pre-claim investigation and on-line research
• Prepare privilege logs
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys in responding to discovery and gathering relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Prepare exhibits to motions and for depositions

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with three days in office
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary
• Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees