Litigation Paralegal

Seeking a highly motivated, experienced Litigation Paralegal to manage a broad range of projects and be an integral part of the team, supporting an active and dynamic litigation practice.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assisting attorneys with all aspects of managing cases at all phases of litigationGeneral case management, including managing deadlines: administrative, case calendaring and records management, and setting appointments, meetings, and depositionsPreparing and drafting litigation documents, including cite- and fact-checking legal briefs, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendicesResponsible for conforming legal documents to proper Bluebook or CSM citation standardsConducting factual investigations and legal researchPreparing for depositions, hearing, and trials, including preparing deposition exhibits and trial exhibitsAssisting with case discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, document productions, and document reviewsFiling and serving legal documents (electronically and hard copy)Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:Excellent organizational and communications (verbal and written) skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to work independently and to take ownership of projects from beginning to completionAdvanced knowledge of MS Word with the ability to create and edit correspondence, briefs, pleadings, tables of contents and authorities, and other legal documentsMust be proficient at e-filing and know Federal and State court rulesAttention to detail and ability to multi-taskStrong proficiency with legal research databases like WestlawExperience with legal document storage and document database programsExtraordinary familiarity with all legal documents (pleadings, motions, and discovery) and a firm understanding of the whole range of litigation proceduresIs an energetic self-starter well versed in organization, time management, and most importantly, superior customer serviceFamiliar and comfortable with working remotely and working with remote workersWorks well under pressure and looks forward to the challengeBasic Qualifications:Paralegal Certification or equivalent5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, supporting multiple attorneys and casesWillingness to work overtime (nights and weekends) as requiredStrong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Outlook Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with timekeeping programsExcellent transcription, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skillsAbility to prioritize tasks on the desk and handle multiple demandsAbility to follow client confidentiality guidelinesAbility and willingness to learn new programs and program updatesProfessional attitude and appearanceAbility to be resourceful and proactive when issues arisePreferred Qualifications:BA diploma in any field from an accredited institutionSome trial experience

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