Defense Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement;
• Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions;
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions;
• Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs;
• Prepare attorneys for depositions;
• Prepare depositions summaries/abstracts;
• Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts;
• Maintain deadlines for responses and timeliness;
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact/medical chronologies, agreements, and/or trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorneys;
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys;
• Capture and record billable time in compliance with firm policies and client guidelines;
• Trial preparation- prepare trial subpoenas, trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary;
• Attend trial as necessary.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience;
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred;
• Experience in the area of transportation, particularly as it pertains to personal injury and property damage is preferred;
• Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of internet and proficiency with: Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, and iManage;
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information;
• Oral Communication: Listens and obtains clarification when necessary; responds well to questions;
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
• Quality: Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data;
• Initiative: Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for and offers help when needed;
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit;
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality;
• Professionalism: Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;
• Knowledge of complex litigation;
• Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits;
• Experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint.