Job Details

SourcePro Search has a great opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant Case Manager. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Litigation Paralegal and offers growth potential into a leadership role. Our client is a top ranked and large global law firm and offers a fantastic culture. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package including base, bonus, and great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production.
• Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery and research.
• Manage federal and state case dockets/calendars.
• Support trial, hearing and arbitration preparation and assist in related proceedings.
• Compile document collection, production and privilege logs; prepare exhibit lists.
• Coordinate and support attorneys at depositions and prepare witness kits.
• Support attorneys with court filings, including adherence to strict deadlines and local / individual court practices.
• Prepare documents in accordance with federal and California state court rules.
• Conduct legal research using Bloomberg, Lexis, Westlaw Next, Pacer, etc.; prepare casebooks.
• Coordinate work with outside document and litigation vendors.
• Cite-check, Shepardize and Bluebook briefs; prepare tables of contents and authorities, assemble accompanying exhibits.
• Serve as a resource to attorneys and legal assistants on procedural and case-specific issues, e.g., pertaining to cite-checking, the Bluebook, court filings, discovery, trial preparation.
• Attend practice group and case team meetings.
• Train/mentor junior legal assistants, as needed.
• Prepare audit response letters.
• Prepare and release daily diaries and weekly timesheets.
• Assist with special projects, e.g., monitor topics of interest to attorneys, coordinate meetings, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality work product under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to carefully and accurately follow instructions and prioritize work appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in a professional manner.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and think creatively.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems.
• Knowledge of factual issues and court procedures for assigned matters.

Experience & Requirements

• BS/BA degree.
• 5+ years' experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Deep knowledge of federal and California state court rules and ability to support attorneys with court filings.
• Strong cite-checking skills and experience, and knowledge of the Bluebook.
• Trial experience.
• Desirable
• Experience with preparation of audit response letters.
• Experience with patent litigation proceedings.