7+ years of experience in litigation support, preferably in a large law firm.
Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
Expertise in Securities Litigation, Class Actions, AI, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Innovation, White Collar, and/or IP law.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, and iManage.
Experience with eDiscovery databases like Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from initiation to trial.
Manage case deadlines and calendaring.
Draft and prepare court filings for Federal and State courts.
Support discovery processes, including document collection and review.
Proofread and cite-check court briefs and discovery documents.
Prepare for depositions, meetings, and interviews.
Coordinate trial and arbitration preparations, including travel logistics.
Benefits
Health care coverage.
Retirement benefits.
Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation.
Parental leave.
Basic life insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Discretionary performance-based bonuses.
Full Job Description
Based in Palo Alto, the Litigation Paralegal will assist our attorneys with a wide variety of tasks and projects.
This role reports to the Associate Director of Paralegal Services and the Manager, Paralegal Services.
Responsibilities include:
Assist Attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial.
Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
Assist with and draft court filings and preparations in Federal and State courts.
Assist with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions.
Proofread, cite check and blue book court briefs and discovery documents.
Assist with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations.
Assist with all aspects, including travel, of trial and arbitration preparations.
Prepare various charts and indices.
Coordinate with external vendors.
Perform various day-to-day case management tasks.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed.
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
7+ Years' Experience.
Bachelor's Degree Required.
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a large law firm, with expertise in Securities Litigation, Class Actions, AI, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Innovation, White Collar, and/or IP law.
Understanding of common litigation practices, procedures, regulations, and workflow.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
Proficiency in Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.
Proficient in iManage.
Experience with eDiscovery Databases such as Relativity, Opus 2, and CaseMap.
Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
Proactive and able to handle efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
Prepares and timely submits timekeeping reports.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.
Must be able to work overtime as needed and work at least 4 days a week in-person.
Available to travel as needed.
Experience:
The successful candidate must have a four-year degree, a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, and a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience.
This position will require the ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end.
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $120-160k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
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About Husch Blackwell
Husch Blackwell is a full-service litigation and business law firm with attorneys across the United States. The firm represents national and global leaders in major industries that include agribusiness, food and beverage, energy, financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and technology. Husch Blackwell has a strong reputation for providing exceptional client service and has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The firm has also been recognized for its pro bono work and community involvement.
