🚀 Litigation Paralegal

Overview

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is seeking a Paralegal for the Litigation Department in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, San Diego, Los Angeles or Walnut Creek offices. The Litigation Paralegal provides semi-autonomous, complex case support to attorneys in all phases of litigation including discovery, trial, and appeal. May assist with case development, strategy, client management, and coordination with experts and co-counsel. Reports to attorneys and/or Director of Administration and Legal Support.

Responsibilities

• Supervises case workflow and case support
• Investigates facts, court rules, and case law
• Handles extensive document management
• Assists with case preparation strategy
• Drafts pleadings, files court documents
• Assists in the preparation of motions and depositions
• Initiate and monitor docketing with CompuLaw system and monitor trial calendars
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• California Only: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
• Must satisfy requirements of California Business & Professions Code
• 6450 et seq.
• Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Outside of California: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience required
• Extensive knowledge of computer systems and programs including Word, Excel, DIALOG, Relativity, Concordance, Lexis/Nexis, e-mail and internet
• Extensive knowledge of legal terminology, processes and definitions
• Extensive knowledge of all phases of discovery and trial
• Extensive knowledge of available legal resources and references materials
• Knowledge of court rules and case law
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent service orientation and teamwork skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent problem identification and problem solving skills
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to balance multiple complex tasks
• Ability to meet the demands of trial work

Compensation and Work Arrangement

The firm offers a multi-faceted health benefit package, holidays and paid time off, life insurance, short-term disability plans, retirement plans, and hybrid work schedules (in-office and remote days). The pay range in San Francisco is $64.10 to $71.79 per hour.

Equal Opportunity

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. Selected applicants will be contacted. For more information, visit Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities