Senior Paralegal

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Legal
Experienced

Position: Senior Paralegal

Location: Los Angeles (Hybrid)

About Our Client:

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal with extensive knowledge of the litigation lifecycle to join their legal team in Los Angeles.

Role Overview:

The Senior Paralegal will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's litigation practice by managing complex legal documents, coordinating eDiscovery, and assisting with trial preparations. This position is hybrid, offering flexibility in work location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Efficiently perform tasks to support reasonable fee collection and meet a billable hours target of 1,725 annually.
  • Manage and interpret complex legal documents under attorney supervision, including maintaining databases and files and handling document filings.
  • Organize, review, and prepare case files and court documents, including ECF filings.
  • Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate document productions, and manage eDiscovery tasks.
  • Assist with deposition preparation and factual research using internal and external databases.
  • Coordinate trial preparations, provide support during court hearings, including handling logistics and travel arrangements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to streamline processes.
  • Work overtime and travel as needed, and manage additional projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based conferencing applications.
  • Skilled in document editing/comparison, spreadsheet/database management, and presentation tools.
  • Experience with transcript management applications (e.g., LiveNote), cite-checking/bluebooking, and online research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw).
  • Familiarity with PACER, CM/ECF, and other court/agency databases.
  • Knowledge of jurisdictional/court/agency processes and legal billing practices.
  • Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications.

Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of paralegal experience.
  • At least 5 years of litigation experience.
  • Proven experience in trial, arbitration, and mediation support.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary range: $90,000 to $132,000 annually, plus bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Note: Candidates should have stable, non-jumpy experience in a law firm or legal department, given the high standards of big law.

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