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Robert Half Litigation Paralegal in Los Angeles, California
Description
A high-end commercial litigation firm in Century City is looking to hire a senior litigation paralegal for their growing team!
The 30-person firm practices high-end commercial litigation, including business, real estate, IP, employment, professional liability, and appellate litigation. They also have a robust entertainment practice.
Responsibilities of Role:
trial work (will be attending trial – ideally have gone but at minimum has prepared for trial)
reviewing eDiscovery (documents for privilege)
drafting and responding to discovery
first passes on pleadings (motions, declarations, complaints) from templates
no formal requirement, but most bill 1200 hours.
no certificate requirement.
Details of Role:
Hours: Regular business hours, except during trial when OT is expected
Profile that would be a fit:
Someone who has a relaxed personality but likes to stay busy
Someone who wants to move fast and can hit the ground running
Perks of Company:
Cool cases – entertainment matters in the news you will see in the press!
Solid tenure across the bord
“If you’ve got it, you will grow and go far here!”
“We are a vibrant team! We like to have fun!”
The paralegal who was in this seat for 20 years got promoted to office manager; this role is to fill her seat.
Requirements
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal
• Expertise in trial preparation, including evidence gathering and witness coordination
• Proficiency in managing discovery requests, responses, and overall discovery process
• Familiarity with electronic discovery (e-Discovery) tools and processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Advanced proficiency in legal research techniques and tools
Pay is contingent upon experience with the responsibilities above, stability on resume, and caliber of firms worked at.
Ready to start before year-end? Email your resume directly for consideration to Melanie.Kent[at]RobertHalf[dotcom] with "Century City Litigation Paralegal" as the subject line, indicating how soon you can interview and start!
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