We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal in Oakland, California, United States. The Paralegal will be primarily responsible for coordinating, analyzing, and assisting with legal claims, performing document review, conducting legal research, and managing internal resources. This role is integral to the team, requiring a strong understanding of federal and state law, as well as administrative caselaw.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate, analyze and assist with responses to claims arising at various campuses and medical centers, including developing case strategy and strategies related to document collection and storage.
• Conduct detailed document reviews to aid in responding to subpoenas, discovery requests, and California Public Records Act requests.
• Review documents for applicable privileges and conduct key-term (Boolean) searches to identify, preserve, collect, and process documents.
• Produce electronically stored information (“ESI”) and paper documents utilizing eDiscovery software such as Logikcull and/or Relativity platforms.
• Draft templates, including legal arguments responsive to claims made by Unions, and first versions of position statements for counsel review.
• Provide case summaries, research memoranda, and analyses to clients, outside counsel, and attorneys.
• Proficiency in e-Discovery and Litigation Support
• Experience in Document Production and Review
• Familiarity with SharePoint and other document management systems
• Prior experience in Civil Litigation would be advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Must adhere to all legal standards and regulations