Paralegal

AALRR is seeking a litigation paralegal to be responsible for performing the full range of litigation paralegal tasks from case inception through discovery, trial, post-trial proceedings, and case closure.  Experience with employment/ wage & hour litigation is a plus.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage assigned cases and their related tasks and projects from case inception through discovery, trial, post-trial proceedings, and case closure
• Assist with client document collection and witness interviews, including preparation for same
• Assist in propounding discovery and other statutory requests; assist attorneys with document review and production; prepare and review case files; discovery and trial documents in all aspects of case management
• Prepare complex wage and hour analyses in Excel
• Deposition and trial preparation and support
• Work with Litigation Support to insure that electronic files are collected, reviewed, and managed in accordance with Firm standards
• Must be able to work overtime as required

 Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of substantive litigation experience
• Must have strong knowledge of state and federal court rules
• E-filing experience in state and federal courts
• Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the litigation lifecycle: case management, document review, and trial experience
• Proficiency in e-discovery and litigation support tools such as CaseMap, Ipro, and Relativity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including but not limited to:  ability to utilize styles/macros in word; ability to create tables of authorities and contents; strong Excel skills with pivot tables and formulas
• Well-organized; demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superior client service skills
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and strong teamwork orientation
• Must meet California Business & Professional Code §6450 requirements, bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, with frequent standing and walking throughout the day
• Frequent use of a computer for reading, writing, and document preparation
• Clear verbal communication in both in-person and telephone interactions
• Occasional bending, climbing, and kneeling as needed
• Fine motor coordination for tasks such as writing, typing, using a computer mouse, and operating office equipment
• Availability to work more than 40 hours per week, including overtime when necessary
• Capable of lifting up to 10 pounds

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000