Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Commercial Litigation Paralegal with Trial Experience
What you’ll do:
- Work alongside seasoned attorneys during all phases of the litigation process.
- Organize documents and coordinate document production. Conduct Bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents. Set up and maintain files chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter.
- Conduct various document searches and factual case law research.
- Prepare witness and matter materials for case preparation. Organize interview memos, digests and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Prepare for and assist at depositions. Under attorney supervision, gather and prepare documents, organize exhibits, take notes and handle exhibits during deposition.
- Prepare for and assist during trials. Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents, coordinate trial set-up and logistics, marking documents referred to by counsel, assist in preparation of witness testimony.
- Pull relevant documents, proofread papers, organize exhibits and create document indices in preparation of motion filing.
- Work with attorneys in the preparation and filing of all court documents. Organize briefs, exhibits and appendices.
- eFile documents in local courts and collar counties.
- File correspondence and/or legal documents in office filing system.
Who you are:
- Someone with the following education, job experience and technical skills:
- A Bachelor’s degree unless professional experience level replaces this.
- A minimum of 5 years in litigation support, preferably in a law firm or other professional services firm.
- Proficiency with litigation document management and discovery software platforms such as Everlaw, Summation or similar platforms.
- Experience with litigation research, process and support while demonstrating logical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
- Competency with professional services and document management software programs required unless commensurate experience replaces this.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs with competency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Proficient with pdf program functionality, preferably Tungsten Power PDF.
- Knowledge of all office equipment such as fax machines, scanners, photocopiers and calculators.
- A collaborative, all-around team player who:
- Shows outstanding initiative, organizational skills and great attention to detail.
- Has the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with stakeholders at all levels.
- Can work independently and interactively in a demanding service environment, including willingness to “do what it takes” on demanding litigation matters.
- Keeps a professional appearance, has a can-do service attitude and maintains discretion above reproach.
- At times will have to lift (up to 50 lbs.) file boxes and documents.
What we give you:
- Positive and helpful teammates.
- Beautiful office environment with lots of natural light designed specifically with our employees in mind.
- A new outlook developed through a holistically new market strategy and as our Firm grows and transitions to a new generation.
- Market-competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Subsidized BCBS health insurance, Firm-paid LTD and STD.
- Generous PTO.
- Hybrid work environment with at least one day working remotely and at times other days.
- Other voluntary benefits: dental, visions, 401(k), pre-tax commuter transit and parking, flexible spending account and more.