Senior Paralegal

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and assign tasks to paralegals and legal assistants for cases within an assigned practice area.
• Assist with training and development of legal support staff by coaching and mentoring to strengthen their skills and competencies.
• Administratively manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and appellate procedures.
• Administratively manage all aspects of trials and hearings by preparing pretrial documents, managing trial transcripts, compiling, and tracking trial exhibits.
• Aid in the preparation, filing, and organization of pleadings, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents using Microsoft Word, CM/ECF, Docket Bird, and other systems.
• Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw and other sources to organize for attorney use.
• Cite-check legal documents to conform citations and authorities to Bluebook standards, Shepardize authorities, and verify the accuracy of quoted material and cited exhibits.
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, expert materials, attorney notebooks, and other documents in hard copy and on electronic case-management systems, including NetDocuments.
• Implement and manage organizational systems to maintain case calendars, pleadings, correspondence, and related case documents utilizing firm software.
• Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors when necessary.
• Cook up and manage organizational systems to streamline processes across other areas/departments within the firm.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Bluebook citation formatting and legal citation practices, with meticulous attention to detail in legal writing and document preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to coach and train others to develop their skills and strengthen the talent of the team.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume, and demanding environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain a thorough understanding of rules and procedures for various federal and state jurisdictions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or as part of a team.
• Skilled in managing complex litigation in multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Education/Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of Paralegal experience required.
• A minimum of 3 years of litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.
• Experience mentoring and training junior-level legal support staff.
• Experience using the federal courts’ CM/ECF system, PACER, Bluebook, and Westlaw.
• An Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Certificates/Licenses Required

• An ABA-approved Paralegal certificate is preferred.

Language Ability

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.