Paralegal

Illovsky Gates & Calia LLP

Paralegal

Oakland, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are a boutique law firm based in Oakland, California (offices in Pasadena and Sacramento) with a dynamic and complex white-collar criminal, antitrust, and civil litigation practice. We seek a motivated and detail-oriented candidate with strong problem-solving skills who can work well both independently and with our legal assistants and 7+ attorneys.

    The position requires the following:

    • Legal and factual research
    • Prepare draft document shells and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery and similar case documents, including cite checking, proper formatting, and proofreading
    • Significant experience with federal and state filing procedures, court rules, and the ability to handle large, complicated filings
    • Ensure the timely and accurate calendaring of deadlines, court appearances, depositions, and meetings
    • Ability to analyze, organize, and index discovery, as well as prepare discovery productions in criminal and civil state and federal cases
    • Significant experience with eDiscovery software (Relativity, Reveal, Logikcull, etc.)
    • Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a wide range of clients
    • Ability to proactively manage and communicate workload, deadlines, and competing priorities with multiple attorneys
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, PACER, Westlaw, Lexis, and the Blue Book

    You will share responsibilities for administrative tasks, including:

    • Engagement letters, scheduling, client billing, and travel arrangements
    • Attend meetings with clients or counsel and document key points and action items
    • Maintain hard copy and electronic client files
    • Work with and oversee Legal Assistants

    Our firm culture emphasizes communication, creativity, initiative, and teamwork. We value work/life balance and encourage career development. Our Oakland office is a short walk from two BART stations.

    Serious candidates with relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and a brief cover letter. Only candidates living in the San Francisco Bay Area will be considered.

    Benefits include:

    • Paid Time Off
    • 401(k) including Firm Contributions
    • Medical & Dental Insurance
    • Continuing Education