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Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Jan 25,2018 Dec 01,2017 Location Houston TX
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 1 yrs required

Profile

Litigation Paralegal The candidate serves to be responsible for managing the files (“case record”) including a complete set of the correspondence, memos, pleadings, and client documents in a matter, and help monitor deadlines by creating and maintaining calendars of key dates. Manages document production processes - hard copy, electronic, etc.: Collects material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence). Maintains chain of custody. Tracks materials through the process. Designs and implements document review systems. Prepares privilege logs. Manages logistics of production of documents - hard copy, images, native. Analyzes documents and materials. Performs factual research. Compiles information into charts, graphs and timelines. Researches prior testimony and publications of opposing experts. Researches rules of procedure for relevant court venues, and assures adherence thereto. Coordinates preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents: Legal cite checking, shepardizing (Westlaw, Lexis). Fact checking. Compiles appendices and exhibits. Blue Book formatting, application of local rules. Files with court and serves on parties. Interacts with outside entities (clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, opposing parties, court personnel, etc.) Manages litigation support systems : Databases (Concordance, Summation, Access, etc). Transcript management systems (LiveNote). Calendaring, task sharing, collaborative systems. Manages preparation for witnesses and depositions: Manages preparation of witness and subject files. Assists in preparation of witness outlines. Works with expert witnesses. Manages technical logistics for depositions (remote hookups, electronic transcripts, videography, synchronization). Manages trial preparation and trial support : Compiles and tracks trial exhibits. Prepares pretrial documents. Sets up and manages trial offices and trial support (e.g. remote office setup and logistics). Manages resources: Supervises legal staff. Obtains and supervises support from Firm departments (e.g. Litigation Support, Graphics Services, Purchasing, Trial Support Services). Manages relationships with supporting vendors (graphics, court reporters, trial support, hotels, etc.).

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should preferably have a Bachelor's Degree. A Paralegal Certificate required. Must have complex litigation experience, including managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, supervising teams, preparing for trial, and managing trial support. Must have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications. Should also have experience managing out-of-town trial offices for cases that have gone to verdict. Experience with cite checking and blue booking essential. Solid experience preparing and working at trials and hearings including working with court reporters and preparing exhibits for depositions needed. Experience filing documents with various courts (via ECF and using traditional hard copy methods) essential. Proficiency in the use of law office software, including Word, Excel, Adobe and PPT; and document management systems (DMS) needed. Proficiency in the use of e-discovery and deposition transcript tools (e.g. Relativety/ TextMap/Livenote).

Additional info

Job ID: 4372. Send resume.

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