Litigation Paralegal

International Law Firm is seeking an experienced in court trial paralegal. Candidates must be able to do overtime and travel and have in court experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys and paralegals in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post trial
• Ascertains calendaring requirements for each matter and ensures proper maintenance of any required case calendars
• Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms
• Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery
• Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results
• Performs analytical tasks, including preparing witness interview memoranda, reviewing and summarizing documents, deposition and court transcripts, and creating and using substantive coding tools
• Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service
• Performs and oversees both simple and complex cite checking and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents
• Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records

Skills & Competencies

• Communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
• Proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
• Ability to work overtime on an as-needed basis
• Position periodically requires off-site work at a war room or the courthouse when the case goes to trial
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Qualifications & Prior Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Litigation practice area
• Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, and experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA certified paralegal program preferred
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and / or Google Slides
• Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Concordance, Summation, Live Note and Relativity
30+ days ago