Litigation Paralegal
This position will reside in our San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Seattle office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule which allows you to work collaboratively in the office 3 days and remote 2 days a week.
Key Responsibilities - Document and database maintenance, including managing and overseeing electronic data document collections from internal and external clients; searching collected data; recommending and refining searches when appropriate; analyzing data as required using computer assisted review technologies; communicating with data custodians and requesters as necessary; collaborating with external vendors, and other internal IT groups.
- The review and preparation of documents, reports and correspondence.
- Assisting with discovery requests and productions, including Bates labeling documents, organizing the production in Firm applications, creating a document production log.
- Assisting with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court filings (state and federal) using eFile systems.
- Knowledge of Subpoena preparation and service of process.
- Cite-checking and Bluebooking briefs, memorandum, white papers, etc.
- Creating tables of authority and tables of contents for court filings.
- Tracking and communicating case related dates and information.
- Ensure that all events/deadlines are properly calendared with the Calendaring Department.
- Assist with witness preparation, direct examination, cross-examination binders/folders for depositions and trial.
- Assembling and tracking deposition, hearing and trial exhibits.
Experience/Qualifications- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- A minimum of 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Management of trial preparation, logistics, and presentation is vital
- The ability to handle the multiple responsibilities of case management and trial preparation in a fast-paced team environment and to be detail-oriented
- Familiarity with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel is required; understanding of litigation support systems including Case Notebook, Relativity, and Sanction is strongly desired.
- Proofreading and editing skills a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Paralegal certificate obtained through a paralegal studies program approved by the ABA or from an accredited college or university, preferred. Positions in California require one of the following per California legislation (AB 1761):
- A certificate of completion from a paralegal program approved by the ABA.
- One full year of law related work experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney who has been a member of the State Bar of California for at least the three preceding years and who has signed a written declaration that the candidate is qualified to perform paralegal task.
- A certificate of completion from a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses.
Benefits / Why Join UsMorgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
- Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Domestic partner coverage
- Parental leave
- Vacation and holiday leave
- Life and accident insurance
- Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers."#LI-Hybrid
For positions in San Francisco, CA the salary range for this job posting is $81,640 - $130,585.
For positions in Los Angeles, CA the salary range for this job posting is $78,500 - $125,600.
For positions in Seattle, WA the salary range for this job posting is $75,400 - $120,550.
The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, HealthAdvocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
