Paralegal - Tria

4-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Paralegal - Trial - Boston


Duane Morris LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their 30 attorney Boston office. This role offers competitive benefits and salaries. The right candidate must have a minimum of 4-5 years of law firm experience in the Paralegal role and substantial experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property litigation and complex litigation.

H2: Essential Functions

• Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence with the court
• Conduct legal research
• Update and maintain docketing and filing as well as internal databases
• Prepare witness and other materials for case preparation
• Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Prepare for depositions, including the preparation of discovery requests; facilitate service of process and coordinating examinations before trial (EBT)
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Assist between trial teams and internal/external third parties; conducts investigations engage in on-line legal research; develop pleadings; prepare motions and other pertinent legal documents/forms for review by assigned attorney; assist in discovery
• Accurately and consistently track and record all related billable and non-billable time
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Drafting of correspondence, notices, and affidavits
• Proofread as needed.

H2: Experience/Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Electronic Court Filing, in federal and state courts, E-discovery, litigation software and other web-based litigation databases
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• The individual must be able to handle multiple, concurrent projects and generate quality work product in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Flexibility to work additional hours overtime, as needed, is necessary as is the flexibility to travel on occasion when working with attorneys during a trial
• Certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (bachelor’s degree is preferred)
• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a paralegal role

H2: Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision and prescription plans
• Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401k and pension plan
• 22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays
• Employee referral bonus ($3,)
• Professional development training
• Fertility support benefits

Duane Morris is offering a competitive salary and benefits package for this position. The right candidate must have a minimum of 4-5 years of law firm experience in the Paralegal role and substantial experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property litigation and complex litigation. This role offers a great opportunity for growth and professional development.

Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision and prescription plans, Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts, Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage, 401k and pension plan, 22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays, Employee referral bonus ($3,000.00), Professional development training, Fertility support benefits

Electronic Court Filing, E-discovery, Litigation Software, Web-based Litigation Databases, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Certification or Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies (Bachelor’s Degree is Preferred)

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Qualification and Experience Certification or Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies (Bachelor’s Degree is Preferred)

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