Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Irvine, CA 92612

Salary/Payrate: $85K-$115K annually, bonus, profit sharing, 401K, and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days WFH)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay referral $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Please send your resume in Word format if you are interested in a Litigation Paralegal opening with a law firm located in Irvine, CA 92612. Salary in the $85K-$115,000K range + BONUS, profit sharing, 401K, and other AMAZING benefits. If you are not interested in this position, please pass onto colleagues/associates as we do offer referral fees should they be hired.

Client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support their Eminent Domain, Environment & Land Use and other litigation-focused groups. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates attorney and client needs and thrives when faced with multiple priorities with competing deadlines. The role will provide support from case inception through trial and post-trial proceedings, including appeals. This position will be hybrid (onsite 2+ days per week) in our Orange County office and reports to the Senior Practice Support Services Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, is required
• Paralegal certificate required
• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a litigation paralegal
• Familiarity with Eminent Domain is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and coordinate multiple projects
• Exceptional grammar, spelling and proofreading skills are a must
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Superior communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with clients, attorneys and court personnel at all levels
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines under significant time constraints
• Able to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and client service orientation
• A commitment to deliver the highest quality service to internal and external customers
• Availability for occasional off-site travel (including trial) as required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and with overtime as required

RESPONSIBILITIES

Discovery & Case Support:

• Support all phases of litigation matters (complaint, discovery, trial and appeal), ensuring deadlines are met and processes run smoothly
• Provide specialized support for Eminent Domain matters, including property research, arranging service of process, tracking property status and other nuanced work related to Eminent Domain
• Leverage document review tools (including Relativity) and case management software for document review and organization
• Support the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions and other documents in state and federal courts, including extensive exhibit preparation
• Prepare attorneys for upcoming depositions, including identifying key documents and prospective exhibits
• Assist with post-trial motions and appellate filings
• Communicate effectively with client technical and information technology support team and vendors to support case strategy
• Collaborate and communicate with case teams and department management on deadlines, project challenges and overall project status

Trial Support:

• Prepare trial binders, appendices, exhibits, witness files and coordinate logistics for hearings and trials
• Attend and support trials and hearings
• Present electronically at trial and hearings using OnCue, PowerPoint and/or other tools

Additional responsibilities:

• Participate in Firm and attorney team meetings
• Document project details in the applicable tracking systems
• Accurately and thoroughly track all time in appropriate time tracking systems and create accurate descriptions of the work performed for client bills
• Maintain annual billable requirements