Job Description

Senior Paralegal

Duration 6 month contract

Hybrid - 5 days per month in office in Oakland, CA

Pay Range: $40.00/hour - $45.00/hour

TOP THINGS

Skills and experience directly applicable to the job requirement; measurable results of the candidate's ability to deliver; career progression, professional development, and potential for growth; heavy litigation experience, strong law firm background.

Case Management:

Provide management and support of cases including, investigation and ongoing projects - including but not limited to, employment matters, litigations, regulatory filings and procedures, corporate filings and contracts Review for issues and facts from depositions and other case-related documents; categorize documents based upon criteria from attorney

Prepare for and respond to discovery requests. Organize, prepare case documents and/or reports such as tables of authority, miscellaneous correspondence, reports for filing with regulatory agencies, standard pleadings, requests for production of documents, interrogatories, standard motions, requests for admissions, declarations, factual timelines, trial exhibits, hearing exhibits, preparation of testimony for hearings etc.? Monitor docket activity, production schedules for hearings and discovery responses to help meet all deadlines Proficient with Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and regulatory agency websites to conduct research

Research factual and legal issues, perform cite checking, editing, proofreading and general quality control to ensure compliance with court and/or regulatory agency rules and regulations

Develop recommendations to continuously improve case management, administration, and support

Proactively communicate status of cases with attorneys and team

Work closely with Discovery Team in all discovery related issues, including identification and review of custodians, documents, and data

Assist with other special projects as assigned. Position Summary

The Senior Paralegal provides legal support to the law department. Research, compose, edit, and proofread pleadings, testimonies, memoranda, correspondence, reports, and various other documents. Prepare witnesses and assemble case materials, exhibits, and documents for meetings, hearings, and court appearances. Collaborate with attorneys, client groups, and other support staff to address and resolve various legal matters and compliance issues. Compose non-disclosure agreements regarding policies, procedures, practices.

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

5 years of paralegal work experience

Master proficiency in law department software and technology

Desired:

Paralegal Certificate

7+ years of paralegal work experience

10 years of Legal Assistant experience

Ability to provide direction to others and assign tasks to clerical staff

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Excellent client/customer focus

Takes initiative and works independently

Ability to build consensus and contribute in a team environment

Strong time management skills

Proficiency with Relativity, TeamConnect,

Case Management

Benefits: (employee contribution)

 Health insurance

 Health savings account

 Dental insurance

 Vision insurance

 Flexible spending accounts

 Life insurance

 Retirement plan

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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