Labor and Employment Paralegal

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

As a Paralegal, you will work closely with attorneys to serve clients in multiple functions across various areas of labor & employment law.  You will interact with attorneys, paralegals, staff, and outside vendors in a team setting and uphold the image of the Firm by maintaining the highest degree of excellence and client service.

The Day-To-Day

On any given day, you will:

• Assist with all aspects of discovery, including organizing documents, maintaining electronic databases and coordinating document productions, Bates-stamping, redaction, deduplication and indexing of documents. Position will work with Practice Support and e-Discovery groups on electronic productions.  As directed, categorize documents by subject matter, prepare chronologies, create key document files. Research various aspects of the case for purposes of discovery, including requesting admissions and production. Prepare and issue Public Records Act / FOIA requests and third-party subpoenas for production of documents.
• Conduct factual research, including performing initial case assessments and document searches; creating and maintaining internal case databases; running searches on internal and external document databases and systems, as needed; culling relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations. 
• Manage and utilize automated litigation support tools, including, but not limited to, database management software (web repository or in-house), CaseMap, Text Map, Relativity, Westlaw, and Lexis. Performs research (factual, legal, internet and other) to identify issues. 
• Review and draft routine legal documents, including, but not limited to, various initial pleadings, answers, document requests and responses, interrogatories and other discovery, summons and affidavits.
• Understand mechanics of e-filing and e-files with courts. File pleading and documents with state and federal courts and agencies, including organizing briefs, exhibits and appendices as well as ensuring proper compliance with notification rules, distribution of files and courtesy copies.
• Prepare witness and matter materials for case preparation. Organize interview memos, digests and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.  Assist in preparing selected witnesses for trial.
• Assist attorneys in preparation for depositions, gather and prepare documents, organize exhibits, take notes and handle exhibits during the deposition, digest transcripts.
• Assist with hearing and motion practice, including assembling all relevant documents, proofreading papers, organizing exhibits and creating document indices in the preparation of motion filing.
• Identifying and contacting experts who may help in a case.
• Assist with trial preparation and trials. Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents, coordinate trial set-up and logistics.  As requested, assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, handling exhibits, and marking documents referred to by counsel.  Operate trial support software.

You Have

• 5-7 years’ litigation experience as a paralegal required.  Labor and Employment experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate (or equivalent experience)
• High level of experience with all Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to learn internal firm related client technologies, software and websites; manage and maintain clients' sites, group collaboration sites and calendaring sites; and, contribute to improving functionality of technology.
• Exceptional organizational and investigative skills; a self-starter; highly motivated; adaptable; flexible; detail-oriented worker; able to prioritize deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening skills, and writing skills.
• Experience with all aspects of litigation including factual research; discovery; drafting notices, correspondence, pleadings, motions, orders, discovery responses; witness preparation; depositions; filing in state and federal court; trial preparation and trials.
• Strong familiarity with document review and tagging databases such as Ringtail, Relativity, and other online versions of e-discovery tools.
• Experience with Trial Director, TextMap and CaseMap. Ability to use Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, and other online sources for public document searches and case law preferred. Ability to conduct research on court rules and state statutes.
• Ability to cite check and Blue Book legal briefs and pleadings.
• Ability to prepare exhibits and demonstratives for depositions and trial.
• Experience efiling and manual filing legal pleadings. Strong ability to work independently and follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain flexible to changing priorities. Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours.
• Strong customer service orientation.

What We Provide

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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Location Specific Language

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The salary range for this role is $109,000 - $145,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in San Francisco, CA. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105