Summary
The Senior Litigation Paralegal is responsible for managing all aspects of
large scale complex litigation. Including large volume of documents,
assisting with depositions, managing pleadings, privilege logs and court
filings. Organizing and managing electronic and hard copy document
collections. Managing and manipulating data in litigation support software.
Legal and factual cite checking. Trial preparation and attendance. Supervise
junior paralegals and litigation teams. Prioritize and manage multiple
cases / projects.
What you’ll be doing
I. Manages document production processes
- Assists with the collection of material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence)
- Maintains chain of custody
- Works with Litigation Support group to design and implement document review systems
- Prepares privilege logs
- Manages logistics of production of documents - hard copy, images, native
II. Substantive Research
- Analyzes documents and materials
- Researches prior testimony and publications of opposing experts
- Researches rules of procedure for relevant court venues
III. Coordinates preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents
Researches local rules of procedure for relevant court venues, obtains information relating to venue (e.g. judge’s bio, prior decisions and opinions);
obtains precedent from other cases in same venue
- Drafts routine filings (e.g. attorney appearances, notices of filings, notices of motions)
- Checks legal cites for proper format, content and standing (Westlaw, Lexis; Blue Book)
- Researches and checks fact cites for proper format, content and accuracy (Blue Book)
- Compiles appendices and exhibits
- Manages service of process; files with court and serves on parties; coordinates with local counsel
IV. Interacts with outside entities (clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, opposing parties, court personnel, etc.)
V. Collaborates with Litigation and Practice Support
Designs and manages databases in Relativity; Designs and manages calendaring, task sharing, collaborative systems and extranets
VII. Manages trial and hearing preparation and support
- Compiles and tracks trial exhibits
- Prepares pretrial documents
- Manages trial transcripts
Skills we’re seeking
- 5+ years of experience as a paralegal
- 2+ years of experience (more the better) of paralegal litigation, ideally focusing on complex cases with large discovery
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with Litigation Support Applications such as Relativity
Nice to haves
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
- Experience leading / supervising less experienced paralegals
- Ability to work overtime (overtime is paid)
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