Litigation Paralegal

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.SummaryUnder the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.ResponsibilitiesLitigationDrafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings.Performs cite-checking, fact-checking, and Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases.Organizes all necessary documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations.Reviews, organizes and maintains document databases for case tracking, discovery and document productions.Utilizes legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms.eFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinates service of documents.Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews.Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, etc.Assists attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations.Manages data rooms and matter files.Desired SkillsExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associated with each matter. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in office across the firm. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Minimum Education4 Year / Bachelor's DegreeDegree and/or a Paralegal certificate. Must meet the California Paralegal Requirements.Minimum Years of Experience1 year experience as a Litigation Paralegal.Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required.Essential Job ExpectationsWhile the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;Foster positive work relationships;Comply with all firm policies and practices;Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.Physical DemandsSedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Work EnvironmentHybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

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