Job Description

Senior Paralegal Loction: Los Angeles, CA
Clearance: Current Public Trust Typical assignments may include the following but not limited to:
 Performs specialized legal research and writing in support of work in assigned area of criminal or civil prosecution, including research and analysis of statutes, legislative intent, judicial precedents, agency rules and regulations, and law review articles as they related to assigned cases to include those of an especially complex or unprecedented nature.
 Utilizes a variety of automated resources to research case or program specific legal matters, and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings, e.g., electronic discovery.
 Assists in the development of case referrals by ensuring that referrals meet agency and client standards for litigation; reviewing and evaluating referrals to determine the need for additional information and evidence, and planning a comprehensive approach to obtain this information and evidence; assisting the assigned attorney(s) regarding the merits and weaknesses of specific referrals based upon applicable law, evidence of liability and damages, and potential defenses; helping the client develop new referrals, by ensuring a good working relationship with client agencies and the public, and by assisting in training for federal, state, and local agencies in the assigned area, preparing informational literature, etc.
 Performs a variety of tasks associated with litigation of cases in assigned specialty area including: receiving and analyzing incoming pleadings and correspondence; determining appropriate action and notes time limitations for responses; drafting correspondence and legal documents for attorney's signature; drafting proposed orders and decrees for signature of judges and magistrates.
 Assists in pretrial preparation by preparing, scheduling, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, and managing witnesses; researching case law; supporting assigned attorney(s) in court proceedings by briefing attorney on pertinent facts, issues, and case law, and by compiling, organizing, and indexing exhibits. The above-mentioned duties may be performed as single functions or in combination with one another. One is expected to perform Senior Paralegal duties as defined by the contract. Basic Qualifications:
 Excellent written and oral communication skills.
 Requires paralegal certificate, or Juris Doctorate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, or an equivalent level of legal training or experience; or an equivalent level of education may be substituted Additionally at least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required.
 At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
 Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Client Proprietary The information in this document is proprietary to Client. It may not be used, reproduced, disclosed, or exported without the written approval of Client.
 Requires thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
 Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
 Role also requires hands-on familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
 *Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.  *Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
 *Must be a U.S. Citizen. Desired Skill Set:
 Experience working in a Government and/or Litigation Support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications, valued.
 Trial experience very helpful.
 Experience with Relativity or similar applications, strongly preferred.
 Current or active clearance.

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