Senior Litigation Paralegal Specialist

4 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States Covington & Burling LLP Full time
About the Role

Covington & Burling LLP is seeking an experienced and skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our team in California. As a key member of our litigation support team, you will play a critical role in managing complex cases and providing exceptional support to our attorneys.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of litigation case management, including file organization, case calendaring, discovery, and trial activities.
  • Develop and implement effective processes for collecting, storing, and maintaining paper and electronic case files.
  • Coordinate and oversee the tasks of junior paralegals and other support staff on large litigation matters and investigations.
  • Liaise with attorneys and support staff to ensure that case-specific paralegal services meet team expectations.
  • Interact with outside entities, such as courts, government agencies, and expert witnesses, to gather information or coordinate activities.
  • Draft, review, and analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
  • Provide guidance and training to junior paralegals on firm and litigation procedures and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.
  • Refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession.
  • Adhere to firm policies, practices, and priorities.
  • Perform other duties as requested by firm management.
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years' work experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 firm or a specialized litigation practice firm.
  • Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.
  • Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings.
  • Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for workspace and coordinating with vendors.
  • Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
  • Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.
  • Ability to work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role.
  • Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities.
  • Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings.
  • Experience using e-discovery databases and litigation support software.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software products and legal research tools.
  • Proficiency with cite-checking and style manual rules.
  • Must be available for overtime work and travel as needed.
  • BS/BA from an accredited college or university required.
  • Paralegal certificate preferred.
About Covington & Burling LLP

Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability, or any other improper criterion.

Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

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