Litigation Support Paralegal

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Support Paralegal who will work directly with attorneys in the department in preparing cases from inception through post-trial proceedings.

Qualified candidates will:

• Be highly focused with a strong attention to detail.
• Have excellent technical and interpersonal skills, sound judgment.
• Have the ability to prioritize workload and balance several projects simultaneously.
• Possess solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Be a motivated self-starter who is able to work independently and also as part of a team.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro, iManage, and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Significant e-discovery experience and technical proficiency with e-discovery platforms, including Relativity and DISCO.
• Ability to coordinate data collection, database set-up, document review and productions, and prepare privilege logs.
• Ability to index/organize large volumes of documents, to prepare and organize trial and deposition exhibits, and manage a case file.
• Proficiency with PACER and other e-filing and docketing systems.
• Familiarity with Westlaw and other legal research tools; capable of performing basic cite checking and locating and organizing relevant legal authority.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to multi-task, “think outside the box,” and to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with trial presentation technology preferred, but not required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists attorneys in all stages of litigation.
• Oversees the organization and maintenance of case files.
• Coordinates document retrieval, review, organization and production.
• Assists with trial preparations, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules and maintains trial calendars.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities upon request.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a legal environment.
• Proficiency with e-filing and litigation support applications.