Litigation Paralegal
1 week ago
Seeking a paralegal to support a team of lawyers with a variety of tasks and responsibilities in the discovery and litigation process, including the day-to-day case management, preparing and monitoring calendar deadlines, and assisting with all aspects of pre-trial and trial preparation. Successful paralegal candidates are professional and courteous with a positive can-do attitude, proactive self-starters with demonstrated experience managing multiple ongoing complex cases, and detail oriented with strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills. Candidate should be comfortable supervising trial teams with minimal guidance and supervision.
Job Functions
- Performs trial preparation and provides trial support
- Assists with fact research and deposition preparation
- Proofreads and cite checks documents
- Assists with court filings
- Monitors and maintains multiple document repositories
- Mentors and trains the litigation support clerks
- Performs all aspects of discovery including responding to e-discovery responses and propounding discovery
- Other tasks as needed and as assigned by supervisors, attorneys, or partners
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience working in a complex civil litigation practice (preferably, but not required, experience in a trial boutique law firm representing high-profile clients).
- Bachelor’s degree with signed declaration or paralegal certificate
- Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitration/hearings
- Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for war room spaces, and coordinating with vendors
- Experience utilizing applicable litigation support software (e.g. Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, Pacer, Case Notebook)
- Experience using e-discovery review platforms, particularly Relativity
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and all Microsoft Office applications
- Able to travel to, and provide support at, off-site trials and arbitration
- Additional hours (including overtime) will be required on occasion
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Able to work in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude and calm demeanor
- Strong computer skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills. Must effectively prioritize work/projects and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and accommodate rush requests
- Motivated, self-directed individual with ability to anticipate and resolve issues and work with little to no supervision
- Knowledge of state and federal court rules
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
- The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time
- Role is sensitive. Passing appropriate background checks with insurance carriers is required
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