Senior Litigation Paralegal
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Job Info

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Beacon Hill Staffing Group's client is a Fortune 500 innovation company searching for a Senior Paralegal.

• Location: Onsite, Los Angeles, CA 90012
• Start: May 1, pending completion of Public Trust Clearance
• Duration: Open-ended with the possibility to convert to a permanent position after 6 months
• Hours: 40-hour workweeks, Monday-Friday (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) with the exception of Federal holidays, unless otherwise stated.
• Overtime and travel may be required as needed with proper authorization
• Hourly pay: $34.50/hour

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, 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.
• 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 ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
• Works in an office setting; some walking, standing, bending and carrying of small office items is required.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a government and/or litigation support environment in conjunction with basic qualifications, valued.
• Trial experience very helpful.
• Current or active clearance.

Typical assignments include the following but not limited to:

• Individual may support any division/section within depending on the needs of the office at time of hire.
• 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 USAO 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 USAO 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.

Interested candidates must submit an updated resume in Word format. Resume must include location (city, state, and zip code), the city/state for each position held, schools attended, the duration of each position, and the dates when degrees or diplomas were received (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY).

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com .

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

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