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Paralegal - Litigation: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Job ID484 - LAX
Company NameKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Job CategoryLegal; Other
LocationLos Angeles, CA
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Date PostedOctober 13, 2009 (Reposted Dec 18)
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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Great Opportunity in the Century City Los Angeles Office of large National Law Firm!



Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 600 attorneys in locations across the United States, including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, and an affiliate in London. The firm’s business-savvy professionals provide clients in numerous industries with sophisticated, high-value legal services, with a focus on corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property and trusts and estates. Among our clients are a wide range of public and private companies, including a third of the Fortune 100, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

PARALEGAL - LITIGATION

Office Located in Century City -- Responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to supervising attorneys and paralegals in all aspects of litigation law. Prepare case research, declarations and/or affidavits, and draft pleadings. Organize and maintain documentation to large case management matters. Review/analyze incoming pleadings and documents. Advise attorneys of status dates and changes. Coordinate document retrieval under the supervision of the supervising attorneys. Maintain familiarity with key witness files. Assist in the preparation of documents for trial. Determine and maintain database needs for large case management. Summarize abstracts and prepare draft pleadings.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and three or more years related experience preferably in a law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Legal research knowledge and ability to use law library are required.
  • Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of Westlaw and other litigation-related databases (i.e. Concordance), Internet research, due diligence, Excel, Outlook, and Word preferred.
  • Applicable knowledge of methods of legal research, court rules and procedures, litigation terminology and documentation, docketing procedures, and bates numbering preferred.
  • Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program.
  • Working knowledge of Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) procedures is also preferred.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental, 401k with employer contribution; transportation fringe benefit program; generous paid time off policy; and long-term and short-term disability policies. For your dedication and loyalty, we offer an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

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