Paralegal

Overview

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future. We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team!

• Organize and oversee the maintenance of large matter files, ensuring accurate and timely filing of correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, transcripts, and other case materials.
• Utilize litigation databases and e-discovery platforms, including conducting searches, loading transcripts, and coding documents.
• Conduct research on PACER and generate PACER reports, as well as research and retrieve filings from state and local courts.
• Organize, chronologize, categorize, and index documents and evidence for use in discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Assist with deposition preparation, including assembling deposition notebooks, witness files, and exhibit binders.
• Support trial preparation and organization, including drafting and maintaining exhibit lists, witness lists, jury instructions, and trial binders; coordinate logistics for hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Bates- stamp and otherwise label documents for productions, trial exhibits and trial notebooks.
• Copy, organize, and code documents for large-scale document productions conducted within the firm or by outside vendors.
• Retrieve public records from online databases and directly from government agencies, as needed.
• Summarize straightforward depositions and other legal documents and prepare factual chronological and case summaries.
• Draft and prepare legal documents appropriate to practice area, such as routine discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, cover letters, and filing documents.
• Research, analyze, and summarize legal authorities and related materials, including statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treatises, constitutions, legal codes, and other law-related sources relevant to litigation and regulatory enforcement matters.
• Perform paralegal duties and responsibilities as directed by Paralegal Support Manager and attorneys within the practice group.
• Proactively monitor and track deadlines, including court-imposed deadlines and internal case management deadlines, and take appropriate action to ensure they are met.
• Maintain the firm’s official files through consistent use of the document management system.
• Accurately track and record billable and non-billable time and meet established minimum billable hour requirements.
• Maintain confidential information for client and matter related activities.

• In-depth knowledge of the litigation process, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, court rules, and filing procedures.
• Proven ability to interpret and follow complex instructions with accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sound judgement and good discretion.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, professional client service to both internal and external clients.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment, with timely communication if daily responsibilities cannot be met.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills.
• Ability to perform all work in strict compliance with ethical rules governing the practice of law.
• Strong teamwork skills across practice groups, offices, and colleagues to support the efficient delivery of legal services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

• Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience as a litigation paralegal.

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

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