Senior Paralegal- 3650889

Job Title: Senior Paralegal

Location: Los Angeles, 90067 OR Palo Alto, 94301

Salary/Payrate: $110K-$150K

Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days in office/1 remote) After ramp
up

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a well-regarded international law firm, is seeking a
detail-oriented Senior Paralegal to support their team local to
either their Los Angeles or Palo Alto offices.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support the drafting, preparation, coordination, and
submission of Federal and State Court pleadings, motions, briefs,
and other legal filings.
* Provide comprehensive support throughout all stages of the
discovery process, including document collection, review,
organization, production, and deposition preparation.
* Assist attorneys and case teams in preparing for and
participating in witness interviews, depositions, hearings,
trials, and client conferences.
* Conduct detailed reviews of motions, briefs, pleadings, and
related court submissions before filing, including proofreading,
cite verification, record validation, exhibit preparation,
formatting, and quality control.
* Oversee and coordinate sophisticated and technically demanding
filings, including confidential submissions, sensitive materials,
and high-volume electronic filings.
* Partner with managing law clerks and business services
personnel to coordinate filing deadlines, reminders, distribution
of case materials, and submission logistics.
* Execute advanced searches within Relativity and other
litigation databases, including document coding, retrieval,
categorization, and organization.
* Create, maintain, and finalize privilege logs, redaction logs,
and related discovery documentation.
* Track and manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities,
exercising sound judgment to sequence assignments and delegate
responsibilities when appropriate.
* Contribute to sophisticated projects involving data
organization, management, analysis, and reporting.
* Ensure litigation files are accurately maintained in accordance
with department standards, approved protocols, and designated
case-management platforms; identify and implement opportunities
to enhance electronic file organization, retention, retrieval,
and workflow efficiency.
* Safeguard the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and
overall integrity of client files and matter records.
* Perform comprehensive non-legal research using a variety of
resources, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER,
SEC/EDGAR, court websites, media databases, financial research
platforms, and other relevant sources to locate statutes,
case-related information, articles, books, and other materials.
* Collaborate with partners, associates, and fellow paralegals
across multiple offices in support of large-scale, complex, and
multijurisdictional matters.
* Mentor, coach, advise, and provide constructive feedback to
junior paralegals and broader case teams.
* Foster productive professional relationships through clear,
polished, and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal
communication.
* Exercise sound judgment and accountability when utilizing Firm
resources, technology, personnel, and other operational assets.
* Maintain consistent and dependable physical attendance in
accordance with Firm expectations and business requirements.
* Understand, follow, and uphold Firm policies, procedures,
operational standards, and established practices.
* Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as
assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a sophisticated
understanding of litigation support, strong organizational
capabilities, and the ability to perform effectively in a
demanding, deadline-driven legal environment.

* Strong working knowledge of Federal and State Court rules,
procedures, and filing requirements, including applicable civil
and criminal rules.
* Proven experience supporting government investigations,
including matters involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ).
* Demonstrated expertise in managing sophisticated court
submissions, particularly electronic filing and e-filing
processes.
* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the
ability to work effectively with complex data and spreadsheets.
* Demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize a broad range of
electronic databases, litigation platforms, and
document-management systems.
* Practical knowledge of Relativity and other electronic
discovery and litigation applications, including Everchron.
* Familiarity with Firm operations, internal policies,
procedures, and established business practices.
* Proficiency with relevant Firm technology and software
applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
along with the ability to quickly adapt to unfamiliar software,
applications, and operating environments.
* Highly developed research capabilities and demonstrated
proficiency using resources such as the Internet, Westlaw,
LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, court-related websites, media
databases, and financial research services.
* Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting,
organizational, project-management, and planning abilities.
* Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities, with the
ability to convey information clearly and professionally both
verbally and in writing.
* Proven capacity to work autonomously while also contributing
effectively to collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
* Demonstrated ownership of assigned matters, projects,
responsibilities, and deliverables.
* Sound judgment when handling confidential, sensitive,
proprietary, or otherwise high-risk information.
* Strong ability to structure, prioritize, and manage a demanding
workload.
* Proven ability to balance numerous assignments, competing
deadlines, changing priorities, and evolving business
requirements.
* Comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-moving, and
demanding professional environment.
* Ability to remain composed, accurate, and productive while
working under significant time constraints and pressure.
* Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
* Willingness and ability to travel when business requirements
dictate.
* Flexibility to modify working hours and schedules as necessary
to accommodate operational demands, critical deadlines, and Firm
business needs.

Education & Professional Experience

* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
* At least six years of professional paralegal experience, or
equivalent experience in a role requiring comparable knowledge,
capabilities, technical proficiency, and expertise.