Paralegal - Labor and Employment

About the role

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking Paralegals for the Labor & Employment Practice Group.

Responsibilities

• Document and database maintenance, including managing and overseeing electronic data document collections from internal and external clients; searching collected data; recommending and refining searches when appropriate; analyzing data as required using computer assisted review technologies; communicating with data custodians and requesters as necessary; collaborating with external vendors, and other internal IT groups.
• Review and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
• Aid with discovery requests and productions, including Bates labeling documents, redacting confidential or personal information, organizing the production in Firm applications, creating a document production log.
• Aid with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court filings (state and federal) using eFile systems.
• Knowledge of Subpoena preparation and service of process.
• Cite-check and Bluebook briefs, memorandum, white papers, etc.
• Create tables of authority and tables of contents for court filings.
• Track and communicate case related dates and information.
• Ensure that all events/deadlines are properly calendared with the Firm’s Litigation Docketing Department.
• Assist with witness preparation, direct examination, cross-examination binders/folders for depositions and trial.
• Assemble and track deposition, hearing and trial exhibits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, and Minimum 1–4 years of experience in a litigation environment, preferably with labor and employment law or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in a law firm, legal, or other client service environment, is highly desired.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Portable Document Format (PDF) software.
• Familiarity with iManage is a plus.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work autonomously while also functioning effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to pivot and adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Understanding of litigation support systems including, WestLaw, WestLaw Case Notebook, Lexis/Nexis, and Relativity, strongly desired.
• The flexibility to work overtime, as needed to meet deadlines is desired.
• Interest in pursuing/continuing in a career within the legal and/or business community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, and Minimum 1–4 years of experience in a litigation environment, preferably with labor and employment law or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in a law firm, legal, or other client service environment, is highly desired.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Portable Document Format (PDF) software.
• Familiarity with iManage is a plus.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work autonomously while also functioning effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to pivot and adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Understanding of litigation support systems including, WestLaw, WestLaw Case Notebook, Lexis/Nexis, and Relativity, strongly desired.
• The flexibility to work overtime, as needed to meet deadlines is desired.
• Interest in pursuing/continuing in a career within the legal and/or business community.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with litigation support systems including WestLaw, Lexis/Nexis, and Relativity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Domestic partner coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation and holiday leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.