Our paralegals, legal assistants and case clerks work directly with attorneys on class actions and complex cases, from investigation and discovery through trial and settlement.
The Work
Depending on the role, you will:
- Manage discovery and document productions
- Prepare for depositions, hearings and trial
- Draft, file and serve court documents, including through CM/ECF
- Communicate with clients and class members
- Track deadlines and keep case files organized
Career Growth
Legal support roles progress through [list levels, such as Case Clerk, Paralegal, Senior Paralegal]. Promotion is based on [describe criteria and review timing].
Legal Support Staff
- Paralegal
- Case Assistant
- Legal Secretary [[This still a job title?]]
Business Professional Staff
- Finance and accounting: billing, case cost tracking, payroll and accounts payable
- Information technology: systems, security and user support
- E-discovery and litigation support: document review platforms, data processing and analytics
- Marketing and business development: the firm’s website, communications and case outreach
- Human resources: recruiting, benefits and employee support
- Office services and records: office operations, records management and facilities
Training and Development
An onboarding system for your first week, support for paralegal certificates, continuing education, and association memberships are all available at Schneider Wallace. [[Confirm what certifications SWCK can assist with or support or pay for, also association memberships if any]]
Locations
Most legal support roles are based at our offices, including those in Bay Area and Los Angeles, California, our Houston, Texas office, or our Chicago area and Washington D.C. offices. Each posting lists its location.
Open Legal Support Positions
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Equal opportunity. Schneider Wallace Cottrell Kim LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accommodations. If you need an accommodation to apply, contact [email].
Fair chance. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances.
Pay ranges. Posted ranges are our good-faith estimate of pay at hire. Actual pay depends on location, experience and qualifications.
Applicant privacy. California applicants: see our [Applicant Privacy Notice].
Recruiters. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms. Resumes sent without a signed agreement with our recruiting team are treated as direct applications, and no fee will be paid.
