The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
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Experience handling Client in litigation and ability to utilize e-discovery review systems such as Relativity, Reef Review, and West Case Notebook.
Ability to exercise initiative to identify attorney and client needs and commitment to assist with whatever is needed.
Proven capabilities to work well in teams, and to develop and maintain quality relationships with staff, lawyers, clients, and vendors.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Unionized Firm / Labor Union An undergraduate degree with an excellent academic record.
DUTIES : Manage cases, calendars, and deadlines.
Cite-check, Bluebook, proofread, format, and prepare documents for electronic and paper filing.
Help coordinate collection, processing, production, review, and management of Client and organize and manage documents.
Prepare for depositions, gathering potential evidence, coordinating logistics, and preparing witness files, exhibits, notices, subpoenas, notebooks, summaries, and notes of proceedings.
Perform a breadth of substantive factual research and analytical work.
Provide in-court assistance when we go to trial.
is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
Litigation Paralegal • Washington, District of Columbia, US