Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Paralegal position at the law firm involves a diverse range of responsibilities that require a comprehensive understanding of legal processes and terminology. The paralegal will engage in case management from inception through discovery and verdict, ensuring that all legal procedures are meticulously adhered to. The duties include:
- Preparing, editing, and drafting various legal documents such as correspondence, reports, subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, and other filings in different state and federal courts.
- Planning and scheduling conferences, depositions, meetings, and maintaining calendars with court deadlines and appearances.
- Conducting thorough searches through computer databases like library, Secretary of State, PACER, SJIS, LEXIS, Internet, Autotrack, etc., and creating complex databases for documents.
- Preparing PowerPoint presentations and summaries and analyses of research and reports.
- Reviewing documents for privileged material and drafting discovery documents.
- Assisting with discovery matters and handling document productions.
- Performing legal searches and retrieving case law.
- Attending mediations, depositions, hearings, conferences, trials, and other court meetings as necessary.
- Proofreading documents and responding to inquiries for information.
- Collaborating with team members and working independently as required.
- Undertaking other responsibilities as needed.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Litigation Paralegal position should possess a bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Essential qualifications include:
- Familiarity with State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, excellent writing skills, and the ability to draft documents independently.
- Experience in drafting and electronic filing of pleadings, motions, deposition scheduling and summarization, trial preparation, and legal research.
- Proficiency in using PACER, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other document management software.
- Preferred knowledge of e-discovery, Trial Director, and Relativity.
Additional Information:
This position offers a unique opportunity to join a law firm that prioritizes clients, colleagues, and communities. The firm seeks service-minded professionals who exhibit intellectual curiosity and excellent work ethic. The law firm provides a comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families, including health, dental, and vision insurance, group term life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and wellness and mental health services.
Salary Information:
The salary range for the Litigation Paralegal position reflects a reasonable estimate of compensation, which is determined by factors such as education, work experience, geographic location, skills, competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, and other business considerations.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting staff without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, military and protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic. The firm complies with federal employment laws and provides applicants with their rights under these laws.
