Paralegal II

Job Description

Paralegal II

Position Type:          Full Time

                                    Non-exempt

                                    Hybrid (1 to 3 Days On-site)

Location:                   Los Angeles

Salary Range:           $41.38/hour - $52.82/hour ($80,700.00 - $103,000.00 annually) *

*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire.  The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

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The Paralegal II is responsible for working with Firm attorneys, clients and professionals to support a wide range of litigation matters.  The Paralegal II will typically perform billable tasks associated with case organization, discovery, trial preparation and trial/arbitration. The Paralegal II will provide guidance for case support professionals and organization support to the Firm’s matters.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Ensure case organization protocols are followed.
• Partner with case teams and other colleagues to address client needs.
• Provide on-site support at trial (including out of state).
• Conduct cite checks on both federal and state documents including substantive review for content.
• Conduct calendaring and docket legal analysis including maintaining secondary active and accurate calendars for case teams.
• Conduct legal research on a broad variety of items including procedural requirements, tracking court decisions, and other related topics.
• Provide motion and deposition support such as prepare shell documents, deposition notices, subpoenas, and declarations. Also manage transcript databases, exhibits, interviews, and filings.
• Assist with discovery including:
  • Draft shell written discovery and objections.
  • Assist with document production efforts by substantively reviewing collected materials.
• Engage in fact development.
• Facilitate foreign language document translations.
• Provide key support on appellate filings by preparing appendices and managing final document submissions.
• Actively participate in firm-sponsored trainings and strive to apply learned principles in ongoing work.
• Support trial lead by responding to direction or exhibiting ownership over deliverables prepared in support of overall trial objectives.
• Implement post-matter closing instructions including:
  • Compliance with litigation holds.
  • Compliance with document destruction policies.
  • Protective order compliance.
  • Prepare Bill of Costs for recoverable fees and costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools

• MS office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat proficiency
• Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, RingCentral, FileSite, iTimekeep or other related billing tool, Case Notebook or comparable software applications

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification (California Business and Professional Code Sect. 6450 compliant).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe tools.
• Proficient with typical legal support software:  Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity (or similar), CaseNotebook (or similar), Billing tools and case management tools.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively to support workflow as appropriate at trial.
• Ability to follow direction and procedures including requests from letterhead attorneys regarding matters and then execute or assign work.
• Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills to independently and effectively conduct research in support of assigned matters.
• Ability to interpret complex and substantive case facts and themes as they relate to assigned work.
• Ability to be flexible and agile in work direction and assignments.
• Ability to draft common litigation forms and edit legal documents.
• Reasoning and research skills to independently; cite-checking skills and the ability to produce accurate and timely cite-checks. 
• Ability to be available, as needed, to work extended hours, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, attention to detail, initiative, team player mentality and team building ability.
• Ability to quickly respond to constantly changing instructions, particularly under pressure at trial and understand complex and substantive case facts and themes to effectively direct trial team.
• Ability to exhibit initiative in seeking work and managing work load, consistently produce high quality work product, regularly check for errors and make corrections as necessary, and take ownership of projects and complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Fluency in a foreign language preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions

Primary work will be in the office and on occasion be required to work at a trial site, a client office or other alternative work location.

Direct Reports

No direct reports but will be assisting letterhead with direction of workflow and resources in trial situations.

Competencies

• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Interpersonal savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

The Paralegal II role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today’s world.

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About Munger, Tolles & Olson

Munger, Tolles & Olson has been consistently ranked on The American Lawyer’s A-List since its inception in 2004, including nine years in the top spot. We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, about 80% of our attorneys served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing.

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MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation.  This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.

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