LHH has partnered with a great law firm looking for a skilled and proactive Paralegal to join their legal team in Emeryville. This role is ideal for a legal professional with experience supporting litigation in both State and Federal courts, and who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Paralegal, you will be instrumental in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process. Your duties will include:

• Drafting legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, and formatting briefs with Tables of Contents and Authorities.

• Filing and serving legal documents in State and Federal courts, including electronic filing.

• Conducting legal research using Westlaw and online resources, including citation verification and analysis of court rules, procedures, and judicial profiles.

• Assisting attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations by organizing documents, assembling binders, and locating case materials.

• Managing the discovery process, including reviewing document productions, indexing, redacting, and applying Bates stamps.

• Maintaining team calendars, tracking deadlines, meetings, and tasks, and managing case databases with court details and contact information.

• Coordinating team meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting updates.

• Communicating professionally with clients, vendors, and third parties.

• Arranging travel and logistics for the legal team.

• Providing support to other administrative staff as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

• At least 3 years of experience in a legal support role, with exposure to both State and Federal court systems.

• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules across jurisdictions.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Familiarity with legal platforms such as Westlaw, SharePoint, Relativity, and CaseFleet is a plus.

• A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required.

Job Details

• Direct hire

• Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 remote

  • Mon - Fri

• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

• Location: Emeryville, CA

• This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $80,000 to $90,000 and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

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