Litigation Paralegal

Technical requirements include:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);


• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files, etc.;


• Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts;


• Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents a plus;


• Experience with and a good understanding of the litigation process, as it pertains to the role of a paralegal, including, but not limited to replevins, multi-district litigation, and complex litigation;


• Knowledge of case management software programs;


• Knowledge of the technology and processes of timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;


• Experience working with electronic document management systems; and


• The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed.

Administrative Requirements include:

• Entering time as required for paralegals, and assisting with entering conflicts checks and opening client files as requested;


• Assisting attorneys with scheduling and calendaring, both in Microsoft and in other docket software programs (experience with Compulaw is a plus);


• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, Clerks, government entities, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;


• Managing the electronic case files;


• Reviewing and analyzing client materials for the purposes of preparing evaluations, summaries, and status reports;


• Drafting routine legal documents such as subpoenas and simple pleadings;


• Preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks, expert witness notebooks, document indexes, and correspondence;


• Conducting public records searches to find people and personal property;


• Coordinating with other staff members, often across multiple states, to accomplish various, time-sensitive tasks;


• Locating and conferring with expert witnesses, fact witnesses, private investigators, and other resources;


• Coordinating and providing appropriate materials needed to prepare for testimony, and providing assistance to attorneys preparing for trial and administrative support in court during trial;


• Performing assigned legal research using law libraries, electronic databases, and utilizing litigation software or business-specific software when required;


• Assisting with discovery requests, document productions, and settlement processes; and


• Maintaining calendars to ensure compliance with all deadlines.