Paralegal – Complex Litigation

Job Description

Paralegal | Scott+Scott

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Scott+Scott, located in San Diego, CA. Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP is an international law firm known for representing corporate clients, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals harmed by anticompetitive conduct or other wrongdoings. With 140 attorneys across offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe, the firm’s advocacy has led to significant monetary settlements and relief for clients. This paralegal role is crucial for supporting attorneys in complex litigation by ensuring precision, compliance, and efficient management of legal documentation and case processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, San Diego, CA
• Pay: $90000–$115000 yearly
• Team: Supports multiple partners and associates and reports under the guidance of a Paralegal Manager.
• Mission: This role is responsible for the accurate preparation, filing, and service of legal documents, along with managing case deadlines and discovery tasks in complex litigation.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office 365, Kofax Power PDF, Bloomberg, Westlaw, LexisNexis File & Serve, Pacer, Courtdrive, SharePoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Attorney Support: Provide direct paralegal support to multiple partners and associates on complex litigation cases, specifically in antitrust, securities, and consumer class actions.
• Document Review: Meticulously proofread, fact-check, and cite-check all legal documents, including briefs, motions, and complaints, conforming to BlueBook rules.
• Filing & Service: Finalize, file, and serve legal documents electronically in federal and state courts across the country, researching and adhering to specific court procedural rules.
• Case Management: Handle an assigned caseload, ensuring familiarity with each case, monitoring upcoming deadlines, and assisting attorneys with discovery processes.
• Procedural Expertise: Determine and prepare necessary paperwork for `pro hac vice` procedures in various courts where complaints are filed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree, and graduation from an ABA-approved paralegal program or an institutionally accredited 60-semester hour paralegal course of study. Experience with complex litigation and plaintiff firms is required.
• Experience: 3 years minimum of relevant paralegal experience. Demonstrated experience with e-filing in federal and state courts, and proficiency with the SharePoint document management system.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of BlueBook citation procedures; superior proofreading, editorial, and advanced grammar skills; considerable knowledge of technical legal terminology, processes, and procedures.
• Bonus: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize high-volume work; self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.