Litigation Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Paralegal
Responsibilities: Conduct legal research: gather relevant facts, documents and information. Track, index, and analyze information and materials obtained in discovery. Draft legal documents, including initial pleadings, discovery requests, deposition notices, subpoenas, responses to written discovery requests, pre-trial statements, trial subpoenas, jury instructions, motion in limine and trial briefs. Assist in preparing procedural, discovery, and dispositive motions. Prepare for and participate in settlement and/or mediation proceedings. Compile, organize, and prepare exhibits and witnesses for trial/arbitration. Assist with post-trial and appellate work; prepare post-trial motions, bills of costs, fee requests, notice of appeal, appellate briefing, and excerpts of record. File and serve documents electronically and conventionally to Federal and State courts. Other essential duties may be assigned to meet departmental or firm needs.

Qualification and Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of work experience and education. 5 years’ working experience as a litigation paralegal (preferably involving real estate and/or other commercial matters in Hawaii) with legal writing and research responsibilities and with exposure to the full civil litigation process in trial and arbitration settings. Strong understanding of Hawaii and Federal court rules and filing procedures. Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Client-focused team player, willing to be held accountable for individual actions. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail. Excellent problem solving skills with ability to develop and implement practical and creative solutions. Expert ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and eDiscovery platform(s). Experience with Coyote Analytics and Worldox a plus. Graduate of an accredited paralegal program preferred.

Legal