Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting attorneys with all aspects of managing cases at all phases of litigation
• General case management, including managing deadlines: administrative, case calendaring and records management, and setting appointments, meetings, and depositions
• Preparing and drafting litigation documents, including cite- and fact-checking legal briefs, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendices
• Responsible for conforming legal documents to proper Bluebook or CSM citation standards
• Conducting factual investigations and legal research
• Preparing for depositions, hearing, and trials, including preparing deposition exhibits and trial exhibits
• Assisting with case discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, document productions, and document reviews
• Filing and serving legal documents (electronically and hard copy)

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Excellent organizational and communications (verbal and written) skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and to take ownership of projects from beginning to completion
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word with the ability to create and edit correspondence, briefs, pleadings, tables of contents and authorities, and other legal documents
• Must be proficient at e-filing and know Federal and State Court rules
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Strong proficiency with legal research databases like Westlaw
• Experience with legal document storage and document database programs
• Extraordinary familiarity with all legal documents (pleadings, motions, and discovery) and a firm understanding of the whole range of litigation procedures
• Is an energetic self-starter well versed in organization, time management, and most importantly, superior customer service
• Familiar and comfortable with working remotely and working with remote workers
• Works well under pressure and looks forward to the challenge

Basic Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certification or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal/secretary, supporting multiple attorneys and cases
• Willingness to work overtime (nights and weekends) as required
• Strong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Outlook Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with timekeeping programs
• Excellent transcription, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks on the desk and handle multiple demands
• Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
• Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA diploma in any field from an accredited institution
• Some trial experience

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