Litigation Paralegal

Our Firm is a leading National Law Firm with offices across the United States.

They are offering an excellent compensation package

Litigation Paralegal to provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.
• Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance.
• Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistant.
• Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Pre-trial preparation and trial attendance.
• Run trial presentation software.
• Prepare draft pleadings and discovery.
• Coordinate in-person or electronic filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
• Collect and summarize medical and/or other records.
• Communicate effectively with clients.
• Assist with calendaring/docketing.
• Attend and participate in internal CLEs.
• Anticipate attorney needs.
• Serve as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant, or more junior Paralegal, as needed.
• Engage in occasional interaction with clients.
• Stay informed of developments in Paralegal industry.
• Meet annual billable hour target of 1500.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the SBU Leader.
• Experience with trial presentation software required (e.g. OnCue, Trial Director, Trial Pad)