Litigation Paralegal

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Litigation Paralegal

The candidate will organizes and indexes case files and documents produced. Determines pre-trial and trial calendars’ deadlines. Performs a wide variety of legal research and data compilation, with little or no supervision. Assists with preparation of pleadings to be filed with the Court. Prepares correspondence, declarations and compendium of evidence in support of dispositive motions. Drafts a wide variety of legal documents in discovery, including third-party subpoenas. Reviews documents on document database and prepares for production along with a privilege log when necessary. Prepares for mediations, arbitrations and trials. Assists Attorneys at trial. Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions. Communicates with witnesses and experts and assists with preparation of anticipated testimony. Assists with scheduling. Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner. Support the health and safety of our teams and work spaces. Must have 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice. ABA-approved Paralegal certificate and a degree from accredited college or university. Experience in preparing attorneys for trials, arbitrations and mediations with little or no supervision. Experience with assistance at trial. Must have experience preparing third-party subpoenas (including calculation of all deadlines). Experience with trial preparation software, including Trial Director, LiveNote, CaseMap is preferred. Proficient in all Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Lexis-Nexis, WestLaw, Live Note, Relativity, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Company info

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Park Tower, Suite 1500 695 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa
California
United States 92626
Website : https://ogletree.com