Position SummaryResearches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Under general supervision, researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.
Essential Functions- Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
- Summarizes legal documents
- Organizes and indexes case files
- Determines and calendars deadlines
- Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation
- Files pleadings with court clerk
- Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
- Drafts a variety of legal documents
- Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
- Prepares for mediations and trials
- Assists Attorneys at trial
- Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
- Communicates with witnesses and experts
- Scheduling
- Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner
Requirements- Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university preferred
- 1+ years of paralegal or combination of paralegal and legal secretary experience
- Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systems
Wage TransparencyIn accordance with California's amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $61,000 and $125,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.
Benefits Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact InformationIf you have questions, please e-mail Brooklyn Butler at
[email protected] with "Litigation Paralegal - San Diego" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
