Paralegal III

Job Description

Paralegal III

Position Type:   

Full Time

Non-exempt

Hybrid Flexible (work in the office for 1 - 3 days, as needed, on a flexible schedule.)

Location:         Los Angeles

Residency Requirements: 

Washington D.C.: For all positions based in the Washington, D.C. office, residency within Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.

Los Angeles and San Francisco Offices: For all positions based in the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, residency within the state of California and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.

Salary Range:          $60.10/hour - $76.93/hour ($125,008.00 - $160,014.40 annually) *

*The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s wage in the event of hire.  The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP’s Total Rewards package.

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The Paralegal III is responsible for working with Firm attorneys, clients and professionals to support a wide range of litigation matters.  The Paralegal III will typically perform billable tasks associated with case organization, discovery, trial preparation and trial/arbitration. The Paralegal III will provide guidance for case support professionals and organization support to the Firm’s matters.  The Paralegal III may have some supervisory duties relating to other staff depending on the project or case matter.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Develop case organization protocols.
• Partner with case teams and other colleagues to address client needs.
• Provide on-site support at trial (including out of state).
• Conduct cite checks on both federal and state documents including substantive review for content.
• Conduct calendaring and docket legal analysis including maintaining secondary active and accurate calendars for case teams.
• Conduct legal research on a broad variety of items including procedural requirements, tracking court decisions, and other related topics.
• Provide motion and deposition support such as prepare shell documents, deposition notices, subpoenas, and declarations. Also manage transcript databases, exhibits, interviews, and filings.
• Assist with discovery including:
  • Drafting written discovery and objections.
  • Participating in collection process.
  • Conduct document review.
  • Assisting with document production.
  • Producing privilege logs.
• Engage in fact development.
• Facilitate foreign language document translations.
• Provide key support on appellate filings and managing final document submissions.
• Actively participate in firm-sponsored trainings and strive to apply learned principles in ongoing work.
• Responsibly manage staff teams and their associate work product during trial.
• Implement post-matter closing instructions including:
• Compliance with litigation holds.
  • Drafting written discovery and objections.
  • Compliance with document destruction policies.
  • Protective order compliance.
  • Prepare Bill of Costs for recoverable fees and costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools

• MS office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, OneNote)
• Adobe Acrobat proficiency
• Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, iManage, iTimekeep or other related billing tool, Opus or comparable software applications

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certification (California Business and Professional Code Sect. 6450 compliant).
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• High-level project management experience leading a support team at trial.
• Expert organizational skills that support work and case management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe tools.
• Proficient with typical legal support software:  Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity (or similar), CaseNotebook (or similar), Billing tools and case management tools.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively to direct workflow as appropriate at trial.
• Ability to take and follow direction of letterhead attorneys and execute on assigned work.
• Expert organizational skills that support work and case management.
• Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills to independently and effectively conduct research in support of assigned matters.
• Ability to interpret and understand complex case facts and themes in assigned work.
• Ability to be flexible and agile in work direction and assignments.
• Expert ability to draft common litigation forms and edit legal documents.
• Expert cite-checking skills and the ability to produce accurate and timely cite-checks. 
• Ability to be available, as needed, to work extended hours, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, attention to detail, initiative, team player mentality and team building ability.
• Ability to quickly respond to constantly changing instructions, particularly under pressure at trial and understand complex and substantive case facts and themes to effectively direct trial team.
• Ability to exhibit initiative in seeking work and managing work load, consistently produce high quality work product, regularly check for errors and make corrections as necessary, and take ownership of projects and complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Fluency in a foreign language preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Writing, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs.

Working Conditions

Primary work will be in the office and on occasion be required to work at a trial site, a client office or other alternative work location.

Direct Reports

No direct reports but will be assisting letterhead with direction of workflow and resources in trial situations

Competencies

• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Interpersonal savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job classification.

The Paralegal III role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today’s world.

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About Munger, Tolles & Olson

Munger, Tolles & Olson has topped The American Lawyer’s A-List a record eleven times, and maintains the highest average A-List ranking in the history of the award.

We strive to hire only the most qualified and creative lawyers. We believe that clerkships provide valuable experience. In this regard, nearly 75% of our lawyers and over 80% of our litigators served as law clerks to federal or state judges and sixteen attorneys were clerks to U.S. Supreme Court Justices. We recruit and retain the best professional talent to support our Attorneys with a focus on service and excellence. We have a full spectrum of functional positions including Information Technology, Information Security, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal Support, and Marketing.

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MTO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles (for example, braids, locks, and twists), color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, marital or domestic partner status, parental or family care status, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability or medical condition, genetic characteristic, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  It is the policy of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP to prohibit discrimination, unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation.  This commitment prohibits such conduct by any individual involved in MTO’s operations and by anyone doing business with or on behalf of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.

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We are a talent-first Firm and are always looking for great people. We encourage you to apply even if the level of this position is not an exact match to your qualifications. This may not guarantee your placement into the opening; however, it is always worth exploring if there is an opportunity for the future.

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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (MTO) does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd parties or agencies.  Any unsolicited resumes and profiles received from 3rd parties or agencies will be considered property of MTO and no fees will be due or paid.  If you wish to become an approved Agency with MTO, please contact a member of the MTO Talent Acquisition Team.