Senior Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented senior paralegal to join our Mass Torts team. This is a fast-paced position that supports a team of attorneys litigating cases in both state and federal courts. The role also involves collaboration with, and mentorship of, other paralegals and case assistants.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

$40.00- $48.00 hour

Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role. 

 JOB DUTIES:

• Communicate regularly with clients.
• Review and organize client documents.
• Provide paralegal support to attorneys throughout all phases of a case, from pre-litigation to post-trial motions.
• Assist with and/or lead complex projects, settlement programs, mass client communications, and the creation of document templates.
• Responsible for state and federal court filings, document management and review, propounding and responding to discovery, noticing depositions, creating privilege logs, preparing trial exhibits, and performing similar duties.
• Manage electronic information, document review, and document management tasks, including Bates-stamping, scanning, coding, and searching in complex litigation matters.
• Upload and maintain client information in a case management database.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, expert disclosures, motions, and pleadings.
• Stay up to date on rules of civil procedure in both state and federal courts, including CM/ECF filing via PACER, and arrange for service of pleadings and subpoenas.
• Track and manage case-related deadlines using an electronic calendaring system.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a paralegal certificate or meet the requirements of California Business & Professions Code § 6450.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal.
• Familiar with e-discovery and law programs such as Milana, ShareFile, PACER, CaseAnywhere, Westlaw, SmartAdvocate, Everlaw, Filevine, and OneLegal.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mass torts and civil litigation.
• Experience with case management software programs.
• Proficient in Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• A successful candidate must be detail-oriented and organized, a team player, reliable, and capable of multitasking and managing multiple time-sensitive projects under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with working on cases from pre-litigation to post-trial motions.

At Singleton Schreiber, we value the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re proud to offer a benefits package that reflects that commitment. Our goal is to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance through a wide range of meaningful perks:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
• 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
• Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
• Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
• Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)
• $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
• Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
• State bar and approved professional association dues covered
• $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
• Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.