Litigation Paralegal

Position Summary

The Litigation Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial
• Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms
• Aids and manages with the discovery process, prepares for depositions, propounds and responds to written discovery and prepares for expert discovery
• Oversees and conducts document reviews and document productions; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results
• Performs analytical tasks, prepares witness interview memoranda, reviews and summarizes documents, deposition, court transcripts and creates and uses substantive coding tools
• Aids with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes and regulatory materials; conducts fact research on internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw and Lexis
• Aids with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs and ensures proper service
• Drafts common pleadings, motions, notices and other court filings
• Ensures compliance with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc.
• Performs and oversees both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirms case quotes, proofreads briefs and other legal documents
• Aids and manages trial preparations, creates trial notebooks, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules, maintains trial calendars and communicates effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
• Aids in preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc. and organizes the case for appeal if necessary
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis
• Aids with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
• Works efficiently and effectively in a remote environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, outstanding organizational skills and ability to learn new technology
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Skilled at drafting clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact summaries, pleadings and other documents
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Certified Paralegal a plus
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Litigation practice area
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom
• Technology proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management
• Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Opus 2 and Adobe Acrobat

Pay & Benefits

The Expected Pay Range For This Position Is $43.08 - $58.29 per hour Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.