Paralegal - Environmental

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Paralegal - Environmental
The candidate will be responsible for assisting CEQA attorneys and paralegals in a variety of CEQA/NEPA matters. Under limited supervision, the paralegal should have the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks assisting other members of the firm. The paralegal will assist attorneys in all phases of case development (transactional and litigation) and related litigation proceedings, administrative writ cases, including: administrative record review and preparation, factual analysis, document organization, legal research, discovery, trial preparation and case management. Case manage and monitor the progression of cases from inception to close, and proactively initiate case progress, when appropriate. Knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, local court rules and in some cases, the Public Records Act as well as other legal sources to prepare legal documents, such as memos, briefs, pleadings, appellate filings. Effectively use discovery phase databases, such as Concordance, for searching and producing documents as well as preparing reports for attorneys. Effectively use the Firm's other information technology, including commercial databases, on-line research engines and the Internet. Oversee organization,maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials. Perform cite checking and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents. Case manage the discovery process, which may include drafting notices and subpoenas, preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery, preparing for expert discovery, and drafting discovery motions, drafting witness and attorney declarations. Perform analytical tasks, which may include preparing witness interview memoranda, reviewing and summarizing documents such as deposition and court transcripts and preparing and maintaining privilege logs as needed. Assist with law and motion practice, which may include drafting motion papers, assembling motion papers and exhibits, assisting with filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service. If requested by attorneys, assist during meetings, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and communicate with opposing counsel and court staff. Ascertain calendaring requirements for each matter and ensure proper maintenance of any required case calendars. Assist with trial preparation, which may include preparing trial subpoenas and on-**** are required. 5) years experience as a litigation paralegal.

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