Job Description
Marcum Search is working with a high profile, international law firm who has an immediate need for a stellar LITIGATION PARALEGAL to work in their West Los Angeles or Downtown Los Angeles office (HYBRID SCHEDULE). The LITIGATION PARALEGAL will assist attorneys across practice areas on a wide variety of litigation cases. This person will collaborate with case teams to help manage the litigation process from inception through trial.
Responsibilities for LITIGATION PARALEGAL:
· Aids in eDiscovery and trial preparation assistance.
· Assists with trial site preparation and may attend trials.
· Conducts legal research by means of conducting reviews of documents and searching public records as well as electronic information sources.
· Prepares, reviews, and summarizes documents, such as witness interview memoranda, through the use of substantive coding tools.
· Performs and oversees both simple and complex cite checking and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents.
· Manages the document production processes of both hard and electronic documents.
· Collects material from client, opposing parties, and third parties and maintains chain of custody through the process.
· Prepares privilege logs.
· Manages all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration trial and appellate procedures.
· Research prior testimony and publications of opposing experts; research rules of procedure for relevant court venues and assures adherence thereto.
· Administratively manage all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration trial and appellate procedures.
Requirements for LITIGATION PARALEGAL:
· BA/BS, Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience required.
· 5+ years of experience Litigation experience.
For confidential and professional consideration please submit a Microsoft Word version of your resume to Sharon.Sognalian@marcumsearch.com
MARCUM SEARCH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MARCUM SEARCH DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE LAW.
Company Description
Marcum Search LLC is the Talent Advisory arm of the Marcum Group, providing talent solutions on a national basis. Our permanent division offers contingency, contained and retained searches, and our temporary division is available for short and long term staffing resources.