Yetter Coleman seeks a full-time paralegal with at least seven years of litigation experience to join our team. The paralegal will assist attorneys in case management and all aspects of litigation support, through trial and appeals.

Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of case files including calendaring deadlines, file maintenance, and participation in status meetings
Utilize litigation support systems, specifically Relativity, iManage, and Trial Director
Perform substantive research, including analyzing documents and materials and summarizing for attorney review
Coordinate preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents including cite checking and compiling appendices and exhibits
Proficiency with electronic filings and working knowledge of state and federal filing rules and procedures
Manage, coordinate, and prepare for hearings and depositions, including drafting witness outlines, preparing deposition exhibits, and liaising with experts and witnesses
Collaborate with e-discovery project manager to facilitate the document production process from collection through production across all formats
Interact with outside entities (clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, opposing parties, court personnel, etc.)
Manage trial preparations, including logistics, attorney support, drafting and management of trial exhibit list, deposition designations, witness lists, and other required pretrial filings, tracking of exhibits, testimony time, and assist with all other attorney assignments during court proceedings
Travel to and participate in trials or arbitrations
Possess the ability to function independently and collaboratively with a team on a daily basis
Any other functions or duties as assigned

Education, Work Experience, Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required
Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience in litigation required
Experience preparing for and attending trials and arbitrations required
Strong coordination and teamwork skills
Planning and organization skills, including the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills
Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability
Experience filing documents with various courts, both state and federal

Technology/Software:

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, and document management systems (iManage, SharePoint)
Proficiency in the use of e-discovery and deposition transcript tools (Relativity, Trial Director)
Proficiency with legal research tools
Proficiency in time-tracking software

About Us

Yetter Coleman LLP is a single-office, single-mission trial and appellate boutique that focuses exclusively on high-stakes business and technology litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, primarily in the energy, technology, and financial services industries. Our core practices are contract/business torts, antitrust/securities, and intellectual property litigation. We represent clients in venues across the country with a deep bench of experienced trial and appellate lawyers whose greatest strength is in courtroom presentation of evidence and argument to judges and juries.

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