Legal Analyst
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP - San Diego, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Legal Analyst for our Litigation Department in our Seattle, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, San Diego, Los Angeles or Walnut Creek office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, diversity and inclusion initiatives and commitment to the community. The Litigation Legal Analyst provides semi-autonomous, complex case support to attorneys in all phases of litigation including discovery, trial, and appeal. The Litigation Legal Analyst also assists attorneys with case development and strategy, client management, working closely with experts and co-counsel and may provide workflow coordination duties, works under the direction of attorneys and/or Director of Administration and Legal Support and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Supervises case workflow and case support
- Investigates facts, court rules, and case law
- Handles extensive document management
- Assists with case preparation strategy
- Drafts pleadings, files court documents
- Assists in the preparation of motions and depositions
- Initiate and monitor docketing with CompuLaw system and monitor trial calendars
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- California Only: Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate required
- Must satisfy requirements of California Business & Professions Code §6450 et seq.
- Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
- Outside of California: Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required
- Minimum of 10 years' experience preferred
- Extensive knowledge of computer systems and programs including Word, Excel, DIALOG, Relativity, Concordance, Lexis/Nexis, e-mail and internet
- Extensive knowledge of legal terminology, processes and definitions
- Extensive knowledge of all phases of discovery and trial
- Extensive knowledge of available legal resources and references materials
- Knowledge of court rules and case law
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent service orientation and teamwork skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent attention to detail skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent problem identification and problem solving skills
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner
- Ability to balance multiple complex tasks
- Ability to meet the demands of trial work
Nice-to-haves
- Certificate from an ABA-approved program
- Experience in a law firm environment
Benefits
- Multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision
- Life insurance
- Short term disability plans
- Retirement plans
- Holidays and paid time off
- Hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days
