Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Boutique Commercial Litigation Firm seeking ParalegalThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris LeishmanAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per yearA bit about us:We are on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join our high-performing legal team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in our commercial litigation department, providing comprehensive support to our attorneys and contributing to our ongoing cases. This role involves extensive legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing litigation support. If you are a skilled paralegal with a keen eye for detail and a passion for law, we would love to hear from you.Why join us?Responsibilities:1. Conduct comprehensive legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles to assist in the preparation of legal advice, briefs, and court papers.2. Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, then file them with the court.3. Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing system, ensuring all relevant information is accessible and easy to locate.4. Assist attorneys in preparing for trial by conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses, and handling other discovery tasks.5. Coordinate the delivery of subpoenas and assist with the preparation and handling of exhibits for trial.6. Provide litigation support during trials by managing exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts.7. Liaise with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions.8. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, court decisions, and new laws that may affect the organization's operations or the industry as a whole.Job DetailsQualifications:1. A Bachelor's degree is required; a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is highly desirable.2. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal in commercial litigation.3. Proficiency in legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.4. Exceptional legal writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and effective legal documents, correspondence, and reports.5. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide practical legal solutions.7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and case management software.8. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and court personnel.9. High level of integrity and professional responsibility, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal to take the next step in their career and make a significant impact on our firm's success. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy