Gursey | Schneider Llp - Torrance, CA
posted 2 months ago
Gursey | Schneider is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented individual who will work integrally with litigation professionals at all levels to contribute to the discovery management shared service team. This role allows for professional growth and career progression. As a Junior Litigation Paralegal (Discovery Management Associate), you will play a crucial role in supporting the legal team by managing various aspects of the discovery process. You will be responsible for reviewing, organizing, and categorizing a wide range of documents, including financial, legal, corporate, and real estate documents, for importation and metadata entry into the firm's proprietary document management software. In addition to document management, you will summarize and reconcile formal discovery requests and responses, which include document productions, Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Requests for Admissions. Your role will also involve assisting with settlement conference and trial preparation by organizing reports, preparing work paper files, and creating exhibit lists. You will act as a liaison with clients, attorneys, and their paralegals to facilitate the secure transfer of large document productions using Sharefile links. Regular meetings with senior associates, managers, and partners will be essential to discuss case details and objectives, ensuring that you are aligned with the team's goals. This position requires a proactive approach and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion. You will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the discovery management team.