Litigation Paralegal

Job Functions

• Performs trial preparation and provides trial support.
• Affords assistance with fact research and deposition preparation.
• Copies and cite checks documents.
• Assists with court filings.
• Maintains and monitors multiple document repositories.
• Mentors and trains the litigation support clerks.
• Executes all aspects of discovery including responding to e-discovery responses and propounding discovery.
• Other tasks as needed and as directed by supervisors, attorneys, or partners.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience working in a complex civil litigation practice (preferably, but not required, experience in a trial boutique law firm representing high-profile clients).
• Bachelor's degree with signed declaration or paralegal certificate.
• Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings.
• Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for war room spaces, and coordinating with vendors.
• Experience utilizing applicable litigation support software (e.g. Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, Pacer, Case Notebook).
• Experience using e-discovery review platforms, particularly Relativity.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and all Microsoft Office applications.