We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a collaborative legal team serving a major academic and healthcare environment in California. This role offers broad exposure to litigation support, records-related matters, and legal operations while partnering closely with attorneys across a wide range of issues. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion, and comfort with legal technology, along with the ability to manage sensitive information and shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with attorneys on litigation matters by organizing case materials, tracking deadlines, and supporting day-to-day case progress.
- Assist with subpoena responses, records requests, and related document coordination while helping maintain accuracy and confidentiality.
- Contribute to discovery efforts by coordinating document collection, review workflows, and production activities across legal matters.
- Prepare materials for hearings, depositions, and trial-related activities, ensuring files and supporting documents are complete and accessible.
- Help manage legal holds, e-discovery tools, and case management systems to improve consistency and efficiency in legal operations.
- Coordinate projects involving university and healthcare stakeholders, keeping communications organized and workstreams moving forward.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.
- Support the refinement of legal processes and procedures by identifying practical improvements in how matters are tracked and managed.