Paralegal I

Job Description

Paralegal I

Position Type:          Full Time

                                    Non-exempt

                                    Hybrid Scheduled (1 to 3 Days Onsite)

Location:                   Los Angeles

Salary Range:           $33.47/hour - $48.08/hour ($65,250.00 - $93,750.00 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 I is responsible for working with Firm attorneys, clients and professionals to support a wide range of litigation matters. The Paralegal I typically performs billable tasks associated with case organization, discovery, trial preparation and trial/arbitration. The Paralegal I works with other case support professionals to build solid organizational structures for matters supported by the Firm.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Support case organizational protocols.
• Partner with case teams and other colleagues to address client needs.
• Provide on-site support at trial (including those out of state).
• Conduct legal and factual cite-checks on federal and state court documents including substantive content review. Coordinate the preparation of filings including supporting documents and exhibits.
• Conduct calendaring and docketing analysis; maintain secondary active calendar for case team.
• Conduct legal research on a broad variety of topics. Analyze court procedural requirements and track court decisions.
• Engage in fact development.
• Assist with document productions.
• Facilitate foreign language document translations.
• Provide key support on appellate filings including appendix preparation and management of final document submissions.
• Actively participate in firm-sponsored trainings and apply learned principles in ongoing work.
• Implement post-matter closing instructions including:

• Litigation hold compliance.
• Document destruction policy compliance.
• Protective order compliance.
• Preparation of cost bills (Bills of Costs) for recoverable court costs and expenses.

• Other duties as assigned.

Tools

• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Adobe Acrobat
• Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, iTimekeep, iManage, Case Notebook, Opus 2,SharePoint, Dynamics

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certification required (must be California Business and Professional Code § 6450 compliant).
• 1+ years of law firm experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency with typical legal support software: Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity (or similar), CaseNotebook (or similar), iTimekeep (or similar) and iManage (or similar).
• Solid written and verbal communication skills to actively support work teams.
• Ability to take and follow direction of letterhead attorneys and execute on assigned work.
• Strong research and reasoning skills to conduct effective research in support of assigned matters.
• Ability to interpret and understand complex case facts and themes in assigned work.
• Ability to be flexible and agile in work direction and assignments.
• Skilled in drafting common litigation forms and able to edit legal documents.
• Ability to work independently and conduct accurate and timely cite-checks.
• Availability, as needed, to work extended hours, nights, and weekends.
• Demonstrates good judgment, attention to detail, initiative and has a team player mentality.
• Responds quickly to constantly changing instructions, particularly in pressured situations (trial).
• Exhibit initiative in seeking work and managing case load; consistently produce high quality work product, regularly check for errors and make necessary corrections; take ownership of projects and assignments and complete in a timely fashion.
• Fluency in a foreign language is not required but is preferred.

Physical Demands

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

Working Conditions

Primarily in-office but will occasionally be required to work off-site at trials, client offices or other alternate work locations.

Direct Reports

None

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 I 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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