Paralegal

• Organizes and indexes case files and documents produced.
• Determines pre-trial and trial calendars’ deadlines.
• Performs a wide variety of legal research and data compilation, with little or no supervision.
• Assists with preparation of pleadings to be filed with the Court.
• Prepares correspondence, declarations and compendium of evidence in support of dispositive.
• Drafts a wide variety of legal documents in discovery, including third-party subpoenas.
• Reviews documents on document database and prepares for production along with a privilege log when necessary.
• Prepares for mediations, arbitrations and trials.
• Assists Attorneys at trial.
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions.
• Communicates with witnesses and experts and assists with preparation of anticipated testimony.
• Assists with scheduling.
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner.

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice.
• ABA-approved Paralegal certificate and a degree from accredited college or university.
• Experience in preparing attorneys for trials, arbitrations and mediations with little or no supervision.
• Experience with assistance at trial.
• Experience preparing third-party subpoenas (including calculation of all deadlines).
• Experience with trial preparation software, including Trial Director, LiveNote, CaseMap is preferred.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Lexis-Nexis, WestLaw, Live Note, Relativity, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $47,500 and $120,400. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Sick Time, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.