Labor & Employment Paralegal - CBOHN

Job Details

Description

Firm is seeking a Labor and Employment Paralegal with at least five (5) years of experience for the San Francisco, CA office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery;
• Indexing, tracking, and controlling case related materials;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and inclusion in case file;
• Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, cross-reference checks, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria;
• Tracking and controlling document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery);
• Indexing, tracking, and controlling exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial;
• Coordinating trial set-up and logistics as well as serving as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside vendors, such as translation services, document production vendors and trial graphics providers;
• Summarizing depositions and other transcripts;
• Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation; and
• Additional responsibilities include supporting attorneys during trial, including assistance with creation of demonstratives and courtroom presentation/support.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients/contacts.
• Working knowledge of office accounting methods and techniques, including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, as well as the ability to learn other programs.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research.
• Prepare and understand financial accounts as well as other financial and statistical reports.
• Compose and disseminate correspondence as required.
• Ability to understand tax forms, including but not limited to federal tax returns and schedules.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree strongly preferred.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate with five years of comparable work experience required.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests.
• Achieve high level of productivity.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary ranges for this position apply to the respective listed locations. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. Reasonable estimates of the current ranges for this position are:

• City of San Francisco: $80,000 to $115,000