Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

(Los Angeles or Woodland Hills, Full-time, Hybrid)

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking an entry-to junior-level Litigation Paralegal to join our team. In this vital role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly assisting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence.

Paralegals should strive to perform high-quality billable work for the benefit of our clients and the support of our attorneys. The performance year begins October 1 and ends September 30.

The Paralegal performs, under the direction and supervision of an attorney, substantive legal support work which, for the most part, requires a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts such that, absent the Paralegal, the work would be performed by an Attorney. The Paralegal does not render legal advice to a client, ever.

The Paralegal uses expertise and knowledge of the legal system and substantive and procedural law to perform the substantive legal support work under the supervision of an attorney; the paralegal must confer with and follow the direction of an attorney on any legal decision

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with obtaining and organizing client documents, including electronic data.
• Assist in conducting litigation, criminal, and civil, and social media background checks and obtaining properly authenticated records as needed.
• Assist with drafting subpoenas, notices of deposition, and pattern discovery requests.
• Assist with organizing exhibits, evidence, and other materials.
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information.
• Assist with document productions, including Bates labeling, redacting privileged and confidential information, bundling documents, preparing and maintaining privilege logs.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with preparing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets, including data entry support.
• Assist with data collection and management as requested.
• Manage documents and organize case files.
• Perform basic research.
• Effectively manage multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor; timely seek assistance when needed.
• Keep accurate time and billing records according to established policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and perform in a high-pressure environment.
• High motivation, reliability, flexibility, curiosity, and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word,