Paralegal

At Littler, we understand that workplace issues can't wait. With access to more than 1,600 employment attorneys in 100 offices around the world, our clients don't have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. What's distinct about our approach? With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, we are fully focused on your business. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, we foster a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, we disrupt the status quo—delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what's happening today, but for what's likely to happen tomorrow. For over 75 years, our firm has harnessed these strengths to offer fresh perspectives on each matter we advise, litigate, mediate, and negotiate. Because at Littler, we're fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

"Essential Functions" are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

• Initial review of case to assist attorneys' evaluation of case. Draft case chronologies, "cast of characters", answers and other pleadings; oversee receipt and intake of client documents.
• Coordinate the written and documentary discovery process. Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review, coordinate production of documentary responses, review sufficiency of written and documentary responses. Attend document production, interact with client to obtain pertinent documents.
• Coordinate and handle deposition process. Coordinate and schedule lay and expert depositions, draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review, select relevant material for expert review, attend depositions, summarize transcripts. Prepare and serve subpoenas; arrange for court reporters / video technicians.
• Coordinate creation of litigation support database. Coordinate the creation of database in-house or litigation support firms, coordinate receipt and transfer of documents for document imaging to perform deposition summaries, word searches and provide links to written and imaged databases.
• Assist in factual investigations. Assist in or coordinate with investigators witnesses searches, interview clients, employees, or third party witnesses, conduct public records searches, review and summarize employment and medical records for attorney review.
• Coordinate and assist in trial preparation. Coordinate compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, demonstrative exhibits, coordinate arrangements for equipment and use of offsite trial facilities; assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists; draft direct and cross examinations; assist with jury selection, operate trial preservation software, and attend trial.
• Perform basic legal and medical research, utilizing library books, on line research tools and internet, cite checking and shepardizing.
• File maintenance within Firm standard. Prepare files for storage or return to client.
• Assist in the post-trial and appeal process by performing such tasks as polling jury members, drafting memoranda of costs, cite-checking Motions for JNOV and / or new trial and appellate briefs, and creating and coordinating the assembly of excerpts of record.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

WORKING CONDITIONS (Environment within which the work is performed) :

EMPLOYMENT WITH LITTLER MENDELSON : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and do not represent that all such duties will be performed by all individuals who hold the job. The list of duties is not exhaustive in that incumbents may be assigned other duties in addition to those shown. All employees of the firm are expected to :

SCOPE OF JOB DESCRIPTION AND MODIFICATIONS : This job description does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform. Substantive changes to this job description may be necessary to meet the changing business needs of the firm. Any substantive revisions to this job description require the approval of the Office Administrator. Notwithstanding this Position Description, all Littler Mendelson employees are at-will employees – each may resign at any time and for any reason, and the firm is free to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.

Qualifications Education

Preferred

Paralegal Certificate

Experience

Preferred

Must have a Paralegal Associate Degree, be a certified paralegal or have a minimum of two years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department and possess a solid understanding of litigation issues and process.

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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