Job Title: Experienced Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The role of an Experienced Litigation Paralegal at the law firm involves providing comprehensive support to trial counsel throughout all stages of litigation, from initial investigation to trial and resolution. The key responsibilities include:
- Drafting various legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation-related documents.
- Conducting thorough factual investigations to support legal proceedings.
- Assisting attorneys in preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
- Providing direct support during trial proceedings.
- Managing, organizing, and reviewing complex litigation documents, with proficiency in using document review platforms like Relativity.
- Demonstrating proficiency in electronic and paper filing procedures in both state and federal courts.
- Navigating court websites and conducting effective legal research.
- Managing multiple projects and priorities for different attorneys simultaneously.
- Recording billable hours accurately.
- Working overtime and traveling for trials as required.
Education and Experience:
Candidates must possess:
- A bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- A minimum of five years of litigation experience.
- Strong experience in managing, organizing, and reviewing complex litigation documents.
- Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams and Asana is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in electronic and paper filing procedures in both state and federal courts.
- A thorough working knowledge of relevant court rules.
- Strong organizational abilities and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Salary Information:
The salary information for this position is not provided in the text.
Additional Information:
- The position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work remotely, with occasional travel to one of the law firm's offices required for training, trial preparation, and other in-person events.
- Candidates must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States.
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, and marital status.
- Resumes are only accepted for the job posted, and only those candidates moving on to the next step in the recruiting process will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. All qualified individuals are considered for employment regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, and marital status. Applicants are encouraged to review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor for further information on their rights under federal employment laws.
