Sr. Paralegal - Litigation

Min 15 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Sr. Paralegal - Litigation

Littler is a global law firm that specializes in employment and labor law. Boasting more than 1,600 attorneys in 100 offices around the world, Littler provides comprehensive services to employers of all sizes. We are looking for an experienced Sr. Paralegal to join our Litigation team in Denver, Colorado.

Position Overview

The Sr. Paralegal will provide support to attorneys and other legal professionals on complex litigation matters. The Sr. Paralegal will be responsible for a variety of tasks such as conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, coordinating discovery, managing document production, and preparing for trial. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills as well as an ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

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, 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher
Paralegal certification or higher
15+ years of paralegal experience
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Compensation

Pursuant to Colorado regulation, the hourly rate range for this position is , . Littler offers generous compensation and benefits packages. For more information, please visit: .

H1: Work with Littler as a Sr. Paralegal - Litigation

Are you an experienced paralegal looking for a challenging and rewarding position? Littler is looking to add a Sr. Paralegal - Litigation to our team in Denver, Colorado.

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. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, we are fully focused on our clients’ 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 for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities of the Sr. Paralegal - Litigation Position

Initial review of cases to assist attorneys’ evaluation
Draft case chronologies, “cast of characters”, answers and other pleadings
Oversee receipt and intake of client documents
Coordinate 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
Coordinate and handle deposition process
Draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review
Select relevant material for expert review
Summarize transcripts
Prepare and serve subpoenas
Arrange for court reporters/video technicians
Coordinate creation of litigation support database
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 compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, and demonstrative exhibits
Assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists
Draft

Not specified

Generous compensation and benefits package

Not specified

Case evaluation, drafting pleadings, coordinating discovery process, deposition process, creation of litigation support database, factual investigations, trial preparation, legal and medical research, file maintenance, post-trial and appeal process.

Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate

Interested candidates should visit the Littler website for more information and to apply.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate

Legal