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Beacon Hill Legal's client, a boutique class action Plaintiff's firm is looking for a highly motivated, experienced Litigation Paralegal to manage a broad range of projects and be an integral part of the team, supporting an active and dynamic litigation practice.

• Location: Onsite (San Francisco Financial District)
• Start: as soon as possible
• Duration: open-ended
• Hours: 40-hour workweek; Willingness to work overtime (nights and weekends) as required

We're looking for someone with the following:

• Paralegal Certification or equivalent
• BA diploma in any field from an accredited institution preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, supporting multiple attorneys and cases
• Must be proficient at e-filing and know Federal and State court rules
• Experience with legal document storage and document database programs
• Extraordinary familiarity with all legal documents (pleadings, motions, and discovery) and a firm understanding of the whole range of litigation procedures
• Strong proficiency with legal research databases like Westlaw
• Some trial experience preferred
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Energetic self-starter well-versed in organization, time management, and most importantly, superior customer service
• Strong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Outlook Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with timekeeping programs
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word with the ability to create and edit correspondence, briefs, pleadings, tables of contents and authorities, and other legal documents
• Familiar and comfortable with working remotely and working with remote workers
• Works well under pressure and looks forward to the challenge
• Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
• Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting attorneys with all aspects of managing cases at all phases of litigation
• General case management, including managing deadlines: administrative, case calendaring and records management, and setting appointments, meetings, and depositions
• Preparing and drafting litigation documents, including cite- and fact-checking legal briefs, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendices
• Responsible for conforming legal documents to proper Bluebook or CSM citation standards
• Conducting factual investigations and legal research
• Preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials, including preparing deposition exhibits and trial exhibits
• Assisting with case discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, document productions, and document reviews
• Filing and serving legal documents (electronically and hard copy)

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