SourcePro Search has a great opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant Case Manager. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Litigation Paralegal and offers growth potential into a leadership role. Our client is a top ranked and large global law firm and offers a fantastic culture. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package including base, bonus, and great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production.
- Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery and research.
- Manage federal and state case dockets/calendars.
- Support trial, hearing and arbitration preparation and assist in related proceedings.
- Compile document collection, production and privilege logs; prepare exhibit lists.
- Coordinate and support attorneys at depositions and prepare witness kits.
- Support attorneys with court filings, including adherence to strict deadlines and local / individual court practices.
- Prepare documents in accordance with federal and California state court rules.
- Conduct legal research using Bloomberg, Lexis, Westlaw Next, Pacer, etc.; prepare casebooks.
- Coordinate work with outside document and litigation vendors.
- Cite-check, Shepardize and Bluebook briefs; prepare tables of contents and authorities, assemble accompanying exhibits.
- Serve as a resource to attorneys and legal assistants on procedural and case-specific issues, e.g., pertaining to cite-checking, the Bluebook, court filings, discovery, trial preparation.
- Attend practice group and case team meetings.
- Train/mentor junior legal assistants, as needed.
- Prepare audit response letters.
- Prepare and release daily diaries and weekly timesheets.
- Assist with special projects, e.g., monitor topics of interest to attorneys, coordinate meetings, etc.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to produce high-quality work product under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to carefully and accurately follow instructions and prioritize work appropriately.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in a professional manner.
- Ability to take ownership of tasks and think creatively.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Ability to analyze information and solve problems.
- Knowledge of factual issues and court procedures for assigned matters.
Experience & Requirements
- BS/BA degree.
- 5+ years' experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Deep knowledge of federal and California state court rules and ability to support attorneys with court filings.
- Strong cite-checking skills and experience, and knowledge of the Bluebook.
- Trial experience.
- Desirable
- Experience with preparation of audit response letters.
- Experience with patent litigation proceedings.