Litigation Paralegal-Los Angeles, CA

Summons Legal Staffing is excited to be working with an AM LAW 100 firm on a search for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 5 years of law firm experience handling complex litigation matters. Candidates must have trial experience in Federal and State Court. This is a hybrid position with a salary range of $122K-$144K.ResponsibilitiesCase ManagementProactively serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments and statusWork with secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure that both calendar systems contain accurate and current informationOversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collectionsProofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; verify history of cited casesCoordinate and manage court filings, either in paper or electronic form as determined by court requirements      Research & DiscoveryPerform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting researchManage the creation and maintenance of special collections of documents (including witness files, subject and issue files, experts’ reliance documents, etc.)May prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings and memorandaAssist with and participate in collection of client and other parties’ documents; manage detailed tracking of document collection; work with litigation support to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and filesConduct interviews of witnesses and file custodiansWork with litigation support to retain vendors, as needed, for all aspects of document production and review; conduct quality control assessment of work performed by vendorsDraft memoranda or other documents memorializing in detail the processes used in collecting and producing client documentsConduct initial review of client documents to determine responsiveness and relevance and to identify documents protected by attorney-client privilege; draft privilege logsPerform complex database searches to locate and retrieve selected documentsPrepare the preparation of exhibits for use at depositions and maintain a system to track marked exhibitsManage the collection and status of deposition transcripts; perform searches in the deposition full-text database; summarize deposition transcriptsPreparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other ProceedingsAssist with trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition proceedings (tasks include, but are not limited to: preparation of exhibit and witness lists, designations of deposition testimony, preparation of the trial brief)Coordinate logistics with court personnel and other counselWork with trial support vendor and/or internal litigation support staff to select, prepare, and operate courtroom technology; coordinate set-up and use of technology with courtroom personnel and other counselAssist attorneys at trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition (e.g., track and manage trial exhibits, coordinate with witnesses, operate courtroom presentation tools, act as liaison with court personnel, and summarize trial testimony)      Administrative TasksAccurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm’s announced deadlinesAccurately and promptly submit records of hours worked in compliance with the firm’s established deadlinesMaintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.  Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetingsAccept and perform other duties and responsibilities as assignedQualifications:5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position availableBachelor’s degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skillKnowledge of court and agency procedures and rulesHighly developed skills in time and task managementHighly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm’s work product and client serviceAdvanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mailProficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document review/hosting databases; like LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, IPRO for performance of legal and fact research and effective management of complex eDiscovery, evidence and case filesProficiency in the use of trial support software, like Trial Director and OnCue, very desirableExperience in supporting complex commercial litigation matters across multiple offices in multiple jurisdictions preferredPost-college level writing and oral communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients and staffHigh degree of attention to detailFlexibility to work overtime and/or travel on occasion