Sr. Paralegal, Litigation Operations

Job Description

Sr. Paralegal, Litigation Operations

This role is dynamic and will require the individual to manage various matters that the litigation team is responsible for, including different types of record and information requests, including information for SPE's outside auditors, budgeting, and providing paralegal support on litigation matters. The individual should be proactive in accomplishing tasks and finding ways to improve current protocols. A desire to work efficiently, respond promptly to inquiries, and foster working relationships across company departments is crucial for this role.

Essential Responsibilities
• Subpoenas – managing process from receiving to responding to third party subpoenas issued in CA and other jurisdictions. Coordinate gathering various documents from company department contacts, prepare responses, declarations, and in some instances, objections. An understanding of legal requirements for subpoenas issued for state versus federal court litigations is important. Familiarity with subpoenas issued through the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board is a plus.
• Requests for personnel records and information requests – work with company department contacts to gather documents responsive to requests sent by current/former employees and/or their counsel.
• Levies – manage process from receiving, responding, and complying with attachments issued to judgment creditors, including but not limited to Levies issued pursuant to Writs of Execution. Where applicable, work with accounts payable, participations, residuals, and payroll departments to respond and ensure continued compliance with court orders.
• Coordinate and oversee reporting of pending and potential US and foreign litigation claims to outside auditors.
• Coordinate and oversee creation of periodic budgets and projections of litigation expenses for internal purposes.
• General paralegal assistance with litigation and arbitration matters

Job Requirements
• Education: BA degree
• 5-7 years of experience in paralegal support in law firm or in house setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively use standard document creation and management programs like Word and Excel
• Good writing skills
• Professionalism and maintenance of confidentiality
• Experience dealing with lawyers, executives, and outside auditors
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Careful attention to detail
• Understanding confidentiality and legal privilege
• Comfortable doing basic legal research and familiarity with Lexis Advance.

USA - Culver City - Studio Lot - CA01

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3nopx-18-118-120-109-42 in your application.