Senior Legal Assistant - Litigation paralegal

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Senior Legal Assistant - Litigation (Paralegal)

Duties: Assists with the preparation and e-filing of California state court and Federal Court pleadings and other court papers. Prepares and handles technical, complex filings, including sealing procedures. Stays up-to-date on current rules and filing requirements. Pulls cases, shepardizes (cite-checks) briefs, and verifies the accuracy of quoted material and cited exhibits. Provides support throughout all phases of discovery, including document review, production and depositions. Assists with complex tracking and data analysis projects. Calculates litigation deadlines and manages litigation docket for assigned cases, ensuring that all deadlines and docket changes are calendared, updated, and communicated to responsible attorneys. Assists with preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials and/or client meetings. Proofreads briefs, memoranda of law, opinions and other documents. Assists with retrieval of rules, regulations and company profiles. Handles advanced, complex projects, and manages numerous deadlines by prioritizing tasks and delegating as necessary. Ensures that all Litigation case files are maintained within department-approved protocols and case management systems, and seeks to improve workflows regarding storage and recall of electronic and paper files. Organizes and manages electronic and paper files. Maintains the integrity of client files. Performs non-legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other media and financial services sites, and/or other court-related websites for case law, statutes, articles, books, etc. Assists partners, associates and other legal assistants across offices, practice areas and throughout departments, as needed. Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Company info

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
300 South Grand Avenue Suite 3400
Los Angeles
California
United States 90071
Phone : 213-687-5000
Fax : 213-687-5600
Website : https://www.skadden.com/