Womble Bond Dickinson LLP (US) has an immediate opening for a hybrid Legal Practice Assistant/Paralegal in their Irvine, California office. This individual would support litigation attorneys, so prior experience is needed. Duties will include a combination of complex litigation practice support as well as traditional administrative responsibilities. This position is required to work on-site Monday - Friday during normal business hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Format and edit litigation documents, for civil pleadings, motions, discovery, trial materials and appellate briefs.
- All aspects of electronic discovery, including the ability to manage document reviews and productions, i.e., loading and coding documents, bates numbering, logging productions, and searching for documents in Relativity Database.
- Possess knowledge of federal/state electronic court filing procedures and interaction with court personnel.
- Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, and handling logistics, exhibits, assisting in preparing witnesses and experts, and technology needs relating to same
- Proofread and review all written work, including correspondence, memos, discovery, and court filings.
- Calendar court deadlines.
- Organize discovery, research, pleadings, and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Manage attorneys' client, court, and firm administrative obligations and deadlines.
- Support attorneys' participation in outside organizations and sponsorship of client development events.
- Assist attorneys with compliance of firm billing and timekeeping requirements.
- Review and edit client bills in accordance with client billing requirements.
- Manage conflicts checks, new client matter openings, engagement letters, and waiver letters.
- Manage attorneys' travel portfolios, including making travel arrangements, maintaining travel profiles, developing cost effective travel solutions and calendaring travel.
- Process expense reimbursements.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred with 5 - 15 years related experience in a mid or large-sized law firm.
- Must have experience e-filing in California State and Federal Courts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to demonstrate the highest level of client service and response.
- Extremely organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate in a proficient, tactful, and confident manner with external clients and coworkers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with electronic document management systems.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and accept responsibility.
- Value the efficiencies and benefits of working with teams.
COMPENSATION: The estimated salary range for 5-15 years of experience is approximately $75,000-$120,000. Please note that salary may be higher or lower depending upon location and years of experience.
