Hahn Loeser & Parks is currently seeking a skilled litigation paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience for our Cleveland office to support attorneys working on a variety of commercial litigation matters pending in State and Federal courts throughout Ohio and the U.S.
Qualifications:
- 2 or 4-year degree and paralegal certificate preferred; may substitute work experience for education level
- Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting (defense side)
- Strong knowledge of Ohio state courts and federal court rules and procedures
- MUST have experience with all aspects of pre-trial preparation and trial support, including trial support software (Trial Director or similar program)
- Proficiency in legal research tools, and document management and document review systems (Westlaw, iManage, and Nuix/fka Ringtail strongly preferred)
- Experience with document production and discovery
- Proficiency in case preparation from start to finish, and the understanding of a paralegal's role in the litigation life cycle
Responsibilities: As a key member of our team, you will:
- Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions for filings in state and federal court
- Assist in the preparation of deposition notices and deposition materials
- Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel for interviews and depositions
- Track and manage discovery, including document productions and e-discovery
- Manage deadlines and ensure timely filing of court documents, including e-filing
Qualities We Seek: The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong critical thinking and organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- A high attention to detail and the ability to take ownership over projects
- A positive attitude and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
Founded in 1920, Hahn Loeser has six offices in multiple states across the country, working with clients in a wide variety of areas, while maintaining an atmosphere of respect for our colleagues and clients.
We are a mid-size Mansfield certified firm which believes in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
