Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with an international law firmin its search for a Litigation Paralegal. This position will assist lawyers in all aspects of litigation practice including preparation of pleadings, assistance with discovery, document review and organization, and preparation and attendance at hearings and trials.

Responsibilities

• Assists in filing of pleadings, arbitrator selection, production and management of documents and hearing preparation in FINRA arbitration proceedings
• Organizes and manages regulatory responses and document production in SEC, FINRA, and state securities regulatory investigations
• Drafts routine pleadings, statements, affidavits, and/or other legal documentation as appropriate at the specific direction of attorneys
• Organizes and tracks large numbers of documents; develops information retrieval systems which include digesting, abstracting and indexing of documents, and may include calendaring or docketing of information
• Obtains information from various courts, administrative bodies, public information sources, etc.
• Prepares various reports such as statistical and narrative reports and market surveys, gathers industry standards, etc.
• Performs electronic research using PACER, court websites, Westlaw, and Lexis in addition to Shepardizing and Bluebooking citations
• Assists with client and/or witness interviews and coordinates vendors in conjunction with a project, such as court reporters, process servers, copy vendors, etc.
• Attends trials or client meetings as needed inside and outside the office that require face-to-face contact
• Coordinates efforts with trials and hearings such as running trial software programs, taking notes, handling exhibits, organizing and gathering factual information, etc.
• Tracks and records time to the appropriate client and assures that services provided are appropriately charged

Essential Job Specifications/Qualifications

• Two (2) of the following are required: Four (4) year college degree, Paralegal Certificate and/or two (2) years previous Paralegal experience
• At least five (5) years of commercial litigation experience, including trial experience, at a law firm preferred
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with trial software programs including Trial Director
• Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms including Viewpoint
• Familiarity with electronic research tools, and/or basic database skills
• Ability to cite check and proofread briefs
• Ability to travel up to 10 times per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (a copy of the notice of rights under the Philadelphia Ordinance is available by using this link bit.ly/3WgYFX7).

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