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
• Assists 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 creating and using substantive coding tools
• Assists with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes and regulatory materials; conduct fact research on internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw and Lexis
• Assists 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 in 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 organize the case for appeal if necessary
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis
• Aids in other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
• 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
• Position periodically requires off-site work at a war room or the courthouse when the case goes to trial
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Certified Paralegal a plus
• Minimum of 10 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
• Computer 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

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.