Senior Paralegal :: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months | Onsite

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Organize and manage documents and data gathered during investigations and litigation.
• Assist attorneys in evaluating complaints, conducting research, and preparing summaries of legal authorities.
• Draft data and document requests, research reports, memoranda, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Attend and participate in witness interviews and prepare detailed reports.
• Use software applications like CaseView, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Excel for case management and document preparation.
• Conduct research using automated legal research tools and public information databases.
• Review and process incoming materials; obtain and analyze financial and statistical information.
• Secure information from agencies and prepare draft legal documents for attorney review.
• Maintain case files and reference materials, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Support attorneys in the courtroom by preparing exhibit cross-references and screening documents.

Required Skills:

• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or relevant project experience.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Sound knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and imaging systems.
• Knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Education:

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA accredited law school with at least one year of study completed.
• Equivalent legal training or experience may be substituted.