About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Support litigation attorneys with court matters by preparing and checking legal documents, organizing case materials for hearings and trials, and keeping filings and deadlines on track. The role also involves working with document review software and legal research tools on large case files.
What you'll do
- Prepare first drafts and check citations, grammar and formatting for court papers, correspondence and exhibits.
- Assemble exhibits and case binders for depositions, hearings and trials.
- Help attorneys prepare written discovery, subpoenas, privilege logs and preservation notices, and manage electronic evidence collections.
- Use AI-assisted document review and case management software to sort, tag and analyze large document sets.
- File documents with state, federal and administrative courts, and track court deadlines and hearing dates.
- Maintain client records, case files and conflict-checking systems from the opening of a matter through its close.
- Schedule complex calendars for client consultations, depositions and team meetings across several offices.
- Carry out legal research in major research databases and summarize case law and factual evidence.
- Provide administrative backup and take on other duties as needed.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Certified paralegal training, or a minimum of five years supporting lawyers in private practice, weighted toward contentious matters.
- Advanced knowledge of California and federal court rules and procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of court e-filing systems and eDiscovery software.
- Hands-on familiarity with artificial intelligence software that speeds up routine legal work.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and Adobe.
- Skill in producing polished written work, confirming authorities, locating supporting sources and catching errors.
- Experience with trial preparation and discovery.
Bonus points
- Experience with environmental remediation law or tribal code.
- Submitting a cover letter with the application.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: $95K to $120K per year
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days in-office per week after onboarding and fully on-site during the first few weeks
- Full-time
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