Senior paralegal [h1.location_city]

A very well respected boutique plaintiff's firm is adding a Senior Litigation Paralegal to their team. In this role you will represent victimes and families in Elder Abuse and Wrongful Death cases. This firm is very selective about the cases they take on. The cases are typically 7-8 figure cases. Work is in office 5 days / week. Position requires (a) 5+ years of civil litigation experience; (b) federal litigation experience; (c) strong knowledge of the CA state court rules of civil procedure. This is a non-exempt role. Hourly compensation of $31.25-43.27 / hour + annual performance bonus + comprehensive benefits (401K, health, dental and vision insurance, etc).

salary : $65,000 - $90,000 per year

shift : First

work hours : 9 AM - 5 PM

education : Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Case Management : Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation preparation, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and post-trial matters.
• Document Management : Manage, organize, and review case files, exhibits, and discovery materials; ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to case deadlines. Organize and analyze document productions, analyze for compliance, draft meet and confer letters for attorney review, and identify and tag documents for exhibit use.
• Research & Analysis : Conduct legal research and analysis; prepare summaries of case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to ongoing litigation. Prepare medical record summaries, analyze, and create witness lists and documents associated with witnesses.
• Discovery & E-Discovery : Draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions. Interview witnesses, meet with witnesses. Oversee e-discovery processes and document production.
• Deposition & Trial Support : Coordinate and prepare exhibits for depositions and trial, assist in trial preparation, including exhibits, trial binders, witness scheduling, and managing trial logistics. Occasional travel to / from the Court to assist with trial team and trial logistics.

Skills

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including : medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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