Litigation Support Clerk

Cox, Castle & Nicholson, LLP is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Litigation Clerk position. This position is responsible for working as part of a team of individuals in providing support to our litigation attorneys during all phases of the litigation process, from the initiation of a case, during document collection and discovery, and through trial and the appellate process. Hybrid work arrangement out of our Orange County office, with the expectation to be in the office at least 4 times per week and on an as needed basis. For the first 90 days, you will be required to work completely in the office.

Responsibilities

• Working with litigation secretaries, paralegals, and specialists to support multiple attorneys in all aspects of case management and trial preparation
• Learning and assisting in the management of electronic document databases, including organizing, reviewing, tagging, and managing documents, including for privilege and key issues
• Assembling case binders for depositions, hearings, and trial
• Entering data and preparing chronologies and timelines and lists of key witnesses/players
• Assisting with assembly of appendices, exhibits, and supporting documents for court filings
• Creating tables of contents and authorities with hyperlinks for documents
• Interacting with outside parties, including clients, third parties, vendors, experts, court personnel and other attorneys
• Performing factual research or background research of experts and witnesses
• Performing cite checking using Lexis Nexis or Westlaw
• Assisting with special projects and other related duties as needed

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree required
• Multi-task, prioritize, and juggle numerous assignments and needs of multiple attorneys with competing priorities and an ever-changing to-do list
• Manage large quantities of changing information in high stress circumstances and maintain high work quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills 
• Ability to track and enter time for projects worked on throughout the day
• Technologically savvy
• Able to work independently and part of a team, utilizing firm best practices and standards with flexibility and adaptability to changing procedures when necessary

Compensation and Benefits

• 22–25 USD per hour
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision as well as 401(k) and vacation time

Cox, Castle & Nicholson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cox, Castle & Nicholson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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