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LIGITATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST (PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR / PARALEGAL) (HYBRID – LOS ANGELES)

If you are an experienced paralegal or litigation support specialist with strong project administration skills looking for an opportunity to showcase your advanced skills at a world class firm, then we would like to meet with you!

The Litigation Support Specialist’s primary responsibility is to complete billable project work as assigned. This involves anticipating project needs, managing workload, and producing the highest quality work in a timely manner. The Litigation Support Specialist synthesizes materials generated by team members to produce an error-free, client-ready work product.

We are looking for someone with strong project ownership, data analysis, and communication skills who thrives when working in a collaborative team environment. This position functions as a member of the Litigation Support Specialist team and a member of a “cross-project” team. Assignments will be delegated from the Supervisor of Litigation Support or Senior Litigation Support Specialist.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 700-strong team that spans eight offices, comprises more than 40 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You’ll Love It Here If You

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement
• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it’s harder or takes longer
• Are passionate about what you do

How You’ll Help Our Team Succeed

• Provide billable casework support in a cross-office network to effectively complete all assigned projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Responsible for full lifecycle project ownership, including assisting with the process of checking for conflicts, generating engagement letters, creating correspondence files, and starting the document tracking process by setting up a document logging database.
• Create, organize, and maintain the administrative structure for each project (LAN files, Netdocs, “hard” files, document storage, project set-up, and closure).
• Provide Expert support as it relates to casework.
• Perform typing and/or data entry tasks in the process of facilitating analyses or creating work product.
• Assist in redacting information and/or metadata from files.
• Edit, format, and proofread text (including tables).
• Create, organize, and assemble electronic or hard copy back-up binders.
• Type, assemble, organize, and format the team’s “final” work product (usually an affidavit/declaration, report, or presentation) according to the firm’s quality and visual standards.
• Proof all written material for spelling, grammar, structure, and consistency.
• Provide back-up administrative support in a cross-office network to complete all assigned tasks expeditiously and under a strict timeline.
• Handle document management responsibilities.
• Oversee temporary personnel in typing and data entry assignments.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• 3+ years of directly related experience providing billable project support in a professional services firm (legal, consulting, financial, etc.) preferred.
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to learn new applications/tools used office or firm-wide.
• Ability to anticipate, monitor, and meet the needs of internal and external clients.
• Experience working on various types of projects from initiation to closure.
• Ability to utilize resources effectively, prioritize, multi-task, and proactively move work forward in a timely manner.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address non-routine or complex problems.
• Superior teamwork skills, with the ability to delegate tasks or accept additional work as needed.
• Paralegal experience is a plus.
• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Who We Are

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm’s uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position between $65,200 and $83,000. A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role.  In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes annual performance bonus and generous benefits.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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