Litigation Paralegal Construction

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Litigation Paralegal – Construction & Facilities Practice GroupThis position will be assigned to the Construction & Facilities Practice Group (CFG) and will work closely with CFG attorneys while also taking direction from the Director of Administration.Key ResponsibilitiesWork closely with attorneys and team members to manage cases from inception through trial, settlement, and post-trial/post-settlement activitiesDraft, review, and revise legal documents and cite-check briefsManage hard copy and electronic case files, including email and electronic documentsMaintain discovery logs, indices, and organized case documentationAssist with document review and develop expertise in eDiscovery tools and document review platformsPrepare and manage document productions, including key-term searches and training team members on document review processesSupport deposition and hearing preparation, including gathering exhibits and preparing witness outlinesPerform litigation support tasks such as Bates stamping exhibits, preparing spreadsheets and CDs, hyperlinking PDFs, reviewing litigation dockets, and calendaring deadlinesDraft and arrange service of subpoenas and obtain case-related documents from third partiesCoordinate with vendors for litigation support servicesMonitor pending decisions and assist with legal researchMaintain accurate and timely billable time entries and timecardsCoordinate with the Litigation Support Group for back-end database management using RelativityMaintain reliable on-site attendance (3 days in office / 2 days remote)Work overtime as needed and travel as required for case supportMaintain composure and accuracy in fast-paced, high-priority situationsProvide excellent internal client service and collaborate effectively with firm employeesPerform additional duties as assignedAdditional ResponsibilitiesMaintain a professional network and key resource contactsQualificationsAbility to work and bill as a paralegal under California Business & Professions Code Section 6450Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved programMinimum 5 years of paralegal experience with a California law firm or in-house legal departmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office / Office 365Experience with iPro or other eDiscovery software and Adobe Acrobat ProExperience with legal research databases such as Westlaw and/or LexisUnderstanding of legal procedures, court rules, and local rulesExperience with eDiscovery and litigation supportStrong organizational, interpersonal, and multitasking skillsAbility to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple prioritiesPreferred QualificationsExperience working in construction law or construction-related litigationAdvanced eDiscovery and litigation support experienceExperience with Trial DirectorTrial preparation experienceExperience with Relativity, iManage 10, or other document/data management systems

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Cosmopolitian Staffing Services