Litigation Paralegal

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal in our Los Angeles office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package.

Position Summary:

The Litigation Paralegal will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continual review and management of case files.
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production and request for admissions.
• Journal deadlines for responses and monitor for timeliness.
• Prepare draft responses for discovery, including document productions and deposition summaries.
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, chronologies, agreements, and/or trial binders for use by Attorneys.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorney.
• Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
• Trial preparation- prepare trial binders, exhibit lists, exhibit binders, trial subpoenas; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony and other arrangements as necessary
• Prepare third party discovery subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions
• Prepare deposition indices and summaries
• Prepare attorneys for depositions

Qualifications and Prior Experience:

• Meets the qualifications specified under the California Business & Professions Code §6450 plus a minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience with a focus on real estate.
• Experience with unlawful detainers in the commercial realm highly preferred.
• Experience with trial preparation and software such as Sanction and TrialPad.
• Highly proficient in Relativity.
• Knowledge of complex litigation including medical malpractice, construction and product liability.
• Working knowledge and experience of e-Filing in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Working knowledge of internet software, Excel spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Word software.
• Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; and ability to read and interpret written information.
• Listens and solicits clarification when needed; responds well to questions.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for an offers help when needed.
• Follow instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality.
• Accepts responsibilities for own actions; follows through on commitments.

As an EEO/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.