Litigation Paralegal

1 month ago

Boston, United States DLA Piper Full time

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Summary
Under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.

Location:

This position sits in our Boston office and offers a Hybrid work schedule working at least three days in the office.

Responsibilities

  • Litigation
    • Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings.
    • Performs cite-checking, fact-checking, and Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases.
    • Organizes all necessary documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations.
    • Reviews, organizes and maintains document databases for case tracking, discovery and document productions.
    • Utilizes legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms.
    • eFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinates service of documents.
    • Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews.
    • Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trail binders, trial exhibits, etc.
    • Assist attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations.
    • Manage data rooms and matter files.
Desired Skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in office across the firm. Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced environment.

Minimum Education
  • Highschool Diploma or GED
  • Must meet the California Paralegal Requirements
Preferred Education
  • Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate
Minimum Years of Experience
  • 1 year experience as a Litigation Paralegal for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification requires five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area.
  • Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required.
Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
  • Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
  • Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
  • Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
  • Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
  • Foster positive work relationships;
  • Comply with all firm policies and practices;
  • Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
  • Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment
  • Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home


Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com.

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

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