Paralegal – Litigation

Job Description

Paralegal | Lewis Brisbois

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Lewis Brisbois, located in Los Angeles, CA. As a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, Lewis Brisbois serves a diverse client base across numerous legal practice areas. This Paralegal position is critical for providing essential support to attorneys within the firm’s active litigation practice. The role ensures the efficient management of cases, meticulous document handling, and thorough preparation for all stages of legal proceedings, directly contributing to the firm’s operational success and client service excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Team: Supports a minimum of four attorneys within the litigation practice.
• Mission: To provide crucial paralegal support, ensuring efficient legal document management and comprehensive preparation for litigation activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Attorney Support: Provide dedicated and comprehensive paralegal assistance to a minimum of four attorneys, managing various aspects of their litigation caseload.
• Document Management: Execute thorough review, creation, and organization of legal documents to maintain an efficient and accessible case file system.
• Case Calendaring: Maintain accurate and up-to-date litigation calendars, ensuring all deadlines and appointments are meticulously tracked and met.
• Information Compilation: Compile and organize essential information required for the preparation of discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, and motions.
• Litigation Preparation: Actively participate in preparing for depositions and provide comprehensive support for all stages of trial readiness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree or a Paralegal Certificate. Note that a certificate may be a specific requirement based on regional regulations, state laws, or client demands.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of direct work experience in a litigation setting is required. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to successfully meet an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, with strong Excel skills being essential. This role demands robust organizational abilities, exceptional written and verbal communication skills for clear and effective legal correspondence, and the proven capacity to manage responsibilities under tight deadlines, prioritize effectively, and adapt to flexible or fluctuating work hours.