Senior Litigation Paralegal – Government Investigations & Complex Litigation
About The Position
Career Developers Inc. is recruiting a Senior Litigation Paralegal for its client to support sophisticated litigation and government investigation matters. The role works closely with attorneys, paralegals, and business services professionals across offices while independently managing advanced assignments throughout the litigation lifecycle. The position is based in Los Angeles or Palo Alto and follows a hybrid schedule with four days a week in the office. The position is eligible for overtime pay and may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus. The paralegal will lead and support court filings, discovery, legal research, case-file management, and preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials. The role includes supporting SEC and DOJ investigations, coordinating complex electronic filings, managing deadlines and large document collections, and collaborating on multijurisdictional matters. The position also provides guidance to junior paralegals and requires discretion in handling sensitive information. Hours may be adjusted and travel may be required based on trial, filing, and other business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum 6 years of relevant paralegal experience, or experience requiring a comparable litigation skill set.
- Significant litigation experience involving Federal and State Courts, including complex matters.
- Experience supporting SEC and DOJ government investigations.
- Strong understanding of Federal and State Court rules, procedures, deadlines, and electronic filing requirements, including civil and criminal matters.
- Working knowledge of Relativity and electronic discovery workflows and platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work with data, electronic databases, and document management systems.
- Proficiency with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong research skills using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and SEC/EDGAR.
- Ability to independently take ownership of sophisticated assignments with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and rapidly changing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Flexibility to travel and adjust working hours based on case and business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Everchron or comparable discovery applications.
- Experience supporting large, multijurisdictional litigation matters.
- Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior paralegals and case-team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead and assist with preparing and filing Federal and State Court pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
- Coordinate complex electronic filings, including confidential and high-volume submissions.
- Support all phases of discovery, including document review, productions, depositions, privilege reviews, and redactions.
- Conduct complex searches, coding, and document retrieval within Relativity databases.
- Prepare and finalize privilege and redaction logs.
- Review motions, briefs, and other court filings for accuracy, including proofreading, cite-checking, record checking, exhibit preparation, and formatting.
- Assist attorneys with preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings.
- Support complex government investigations, including matters involving the SEC and DOJ.
- Manage multiple litigation deadlines, prioritize assignments, and delegate work when appropriate.
- Assist with advanced projects involving data management, analysis, and large document collections.
- Maintain organized electronic case files using approved case management and document management protocols.
- Conduct research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, and other court, media, and financial research resources.
- Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and business services professionals across offices on large, multijurisdictional matters.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to junior paralegals and other members of case teams.
- Handle sensitive client and case information with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
- Adjust hours and travel as needed to support trials, filings, and other business requirements.
Benefits
- Overtime pay eligibility
- Potential discretionary year-end bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
