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Paralegal - MatinicusLT LLC - New York

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Paralegal

My client is seeking a Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific
assistance to attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial. The person in this role will be expected to be physically present in the Firm’s New York or San Francisco office at least three or four days per week, with more on-site support required during pretrial and trial phases.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
6 years of paralegal experience, litigation experience, trial experience

Location: Oakland, California. For a law firm


Responsibilities:
 Facilitate and coordinate logistics during negotiations, arbitrations, trials, and
settlement discussions; create trial and witness notebooks, identify and organize
exhibits, coordinate witness schedules, maintain trial calendars, set up trial
spaces, and travel for trial as needed.
 Organize and prepare pleadings and discovery documents and support litigation
by reviewing, finalizing, and compiling documents.
 Assist and manage the discovery process, prepare for depositions, and prepare
for expert discovery.
 Speak with clients and potential clients to pursue investigations and facilitate
case administration.
 Assist in case investigations and development by conducting factual and legal
research.
 Draft, proofread, and format routine correspondence and litigation documents
and conforming to applicable rules of federal court, state courts, administrative
agencies, and arbitration forums.
 Perform and oversee cite-checking, Shepardize case law, confirm case quotes,
and proofread briefs and other legal documents.
 Maintain electronic case files and manage large document discovery databases.
 Interact and liaise with clients and vendors.
 Train more junior members of the Litigation Operations team.
 Assist with administrative tasks and ad hoc assignments for attorneys.
 Proactively assume other duties as necessary.
 

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Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life
experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:
 Education and Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a
paralegal or case manager at a law firm. You have a strong familiarity with
federal and state court litigation procedures and experience with trial technology
(e.g., CaseMap, TextMap, Sanction). You have a proven track record of
supporting attorneys in all aspects of litigation in a highly collaborative
environment. Paralegal certification or equivalent preferred.
 Leadership: You have experience building, mentoring, and developing a team
and cultivating a respectful work environment. You lead by example.
 Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly
and concisely, always highlighting the most important information. You
proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with
colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake free.
 Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the
protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment
in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.
 Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and
positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an
environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You
demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative,
team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You
are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and
work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
 Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and
follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and
work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You
possess a strong client- service orientation and ability to work well individually
and as part of a team.
 Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a
computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
 Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our
commitment to advocating for employee rights. You want to work in an
organization where the commitment to DE&I is about more than a statement, and

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to know that your work is part of ongoing efforts towards progress. You thrive
when your work is connected to purpose.

Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with
target base compensation range of $40.00 to $44.00 per hour (non-exempt, annualizing
to $85,000 to $93,000 per year based on 40 hours of work per week, and overtime-
eligible).  This includes a robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.