Job Title
Government Matters/Healthcare Paralegal
Firm
King & Spalding LLP
Location
California-Los Angeles
Description
King & Spalding, a leading global law firm, is currently seeking a Paralegal to join our Government Matters/Healthcare Group in Los Angeles. This position provides litigation support to Mass Tort and Healthcare lawyers. This is an individual contributor role. The Healthcare Paralegal will follow established client and team guidelines for case and matter management, maintain positive contact with clients, and observe confidentiality of client matters. This position is under the direction of the Paralegal Services Department. The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, on-site gym access, discount programs, an onsite childcare center and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program. Candidates will have the following responsibilities: Complete understanding of the litigation process, especially large case management; manage all facets of case from discovery through trial Assist with electronic document productions using database management software. Assist with document reviews for responsiveness; identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, and case issues in context Prepare and maintain document and transcript databases in various formats. Must have excellent skills with managing documents, exhibits, notebooks, and spreadsheets in court trials and arbitration proceedings Must have good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and related computer skills. Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Proficient in litigation applications/software, such as Relativity Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys and other paralegals and assistants, sharing information, goals, and opportunities accordingly Experience in the healthcare field is a plus Successful candidates are detail oriented, efficient and have the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, high volume environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a 3.5 cumulative GPA; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved school. Additionally, 2-4 years of defense litigation experience in a mid- to large-size law firm is required. Candidates should be able to work overtime, including weekends, sometimes as needed, without notice. Some travel may be necessary. Candidates must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 20 lbs.; able to sit or stand for long periods of time. We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2000 lawyers and business professionals in 20 offices worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us. King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
Posted
Updated
Closed
Position
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Government, Investigations, Health Care
Experience
2 to 4 years
Employer Type
Law Firm