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Bankruptcy Attorney in Washington, DC

Verizon Communications Inc. May 18,2019 May 03,2019 Location Washington DC
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In-House

Attorney

Bankruptcy

Min 4 yrs required

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Senior Analyst-Legal Support The candidate will be responsible for assisting senior attorneys on a variety of litigation matters. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys in preparing pleadings, filings, briefs, and memoranda; assisting with case intake; gathering information and conducting research on litigation matters; and handling small claims matters and subpoenas independently. Assisting senior attorneys with the management of litigation projects, document reviews, and trial support. Handling small claims matters and other small cases (such as those alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act) independently, including investigating the facts of the matter, developing a proposed resolution, negotiating with the complaining customer, and, if necessary, appearing in court. Investigating the facts and circumstances of claims, primarily through internal contacts and resources (billing departments, customer relations, electronic archives/websites, etc.) to chronicle events and report possible solutions. Conducting computer research to locate information relating to litigation, such as CCMI for tariff material, PACER for bankruptcy filings and other federal court documents, and Lexis-Nexis for other legal materials (cases, articles, etc.). Working with outside counsel, company employees, and the company’s electronic discovery team and e-discovery vendors to preserve, collect, review and produce documents in connection with pending litigations. Organizing and tracking information to produce litigation-related reports. Drafting responses and collecting documents in response to subpoenas. Assisting with case intake, including categorization of new claims, reviewing cases to determine insurance coverage, entering case information into a matter management system, and transmitting cases to other groups in the legal department. Assisting various departments, including customer service, with legal questions directed to the company.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of work experience. JD degree preferred. Paralegal certificate and small claims experience. Must have 3+ years of relevant work experience and 2+years of law firm or in-house experience. Experience with computer applications, especially Internet resources, litigation databases, spreadsheet programs, and trial presentation software. Knowledge of telecommunications and civil procedure essential. Strong planning and time-management skills are must. Good written, verbal communication, and advocacy skills. Strong attention to detail needed.

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Job # 515786

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