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Beacon Hill’s client, an international law firm specializing in complex litigation, is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support attorneys at a fast-paced, team-oriented firm in their San Diego office. The right candidate is a self-starter and has experience with complex litigation and plaintiff firms, especially in the areas of antitrust, securities, and consumer class actions.
- Location: San Diego, CA 92101 (hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: open-ended, with potential to convert to direct hire
- Hours: Full-time (willing and available to work overtime as needed)
- Pay: $35 to $65/hour, depending on experience
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal
- Knowledge of Bluebook citation procedure and other rules outlined in Bluebook
- Proofreading and editorial skills, and advanced grammar knowledge
- Considerable knowledge of technical legal terminology
- Considerable knowledge of legal processes and procedures
- Microsoft Office 365 and Kofax Power PDF
- Bloomberg, Westlaw, LexisNexis File & Serve, Pacer, Courtdrive, and electronic filing procedures (both federal and state)
- Experience with SharePoint document management system
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
- Bachelor’s Degree, and
- Graduation from an ABA-approved program of study for paralegals, or
- Graduation from a course of study for paralegals that is institutionally accredited but not ABA approved, and which requires not less than the equivalent of 60 semester hours of classroom study
DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors;
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Strong customer service skills and able to anticipate needs
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Quick responder and proactive communicator, comfortable collaborating with attorneys and paralegals across multiple offices via email, telephone, and shared document platforms
Candidates will be tested on proofreading, grammar, punctuation, fact-checking, and cite-checking skills at the time of the interview.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provide support to multiple partners and associates while working under the guidance of a Paralegal Manager
- Proofread and cite check all legal documents
- Complete projects on time and accurately
- E-filing in federal and state courts
- Assist attorneys with discovery and case management, including monitoring deadlines and maintaining familiarity with assigned matters
- Finalize, file, and serve briefs, complaints, and other legal documents; monitor filing and service status and keep attorneys apprised throughout the process
- Conduct fact-checking and factual research, including background checks and other case-related activities as assigned
- Research and prepare pro hac vice applications and related court-specific filing requirements, as needed
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