Firm Overview: Our client, a prestigious plaintiff-side law firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support their litigation team by preparing for approximately 75 depositions as part of ongoing litigation. This is a full-time, temporary role through the end of the year, with a focus on fact discovery closing and managing multiple depositions for various cases.
Duration: end ofSeptember– December 13th (may extend depending on workload of project)
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare documents and materials for depositions, including pulling documents cited in deposition outlines from EverLaw.
- Manage and track documents using Excel spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and completion.
- Create hardcopy box sets, including file folders with labels, ensuring proper organization for depositions.
- Ensure all necessary documents are included in deposition sets, including the appropriate rules book, deposition notices, and any other relevant materials.
- Itemize and coordinate document shipments via FedEx, ensuring timely delivery.
- Support the attorney team by managing the “universe” of deposition documents and ensuring all materials are organized and accessible.
- Interface with the firm's paraegal coordinator and attorneys, providing virtual and in-person support as required.
- Assist with some scheduling and coordination, but not responsible for filing or logistics tasks, which will be handled by other staff members.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably on the plaintiff's side.
- Strong experience with deposition preparation and document management.
- Proficiency with EverLaw, Excel, and other document management software.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple depositions across different cases.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with attorneys in a high-pressure environment.
- Availability to work through the end of December and manage a high volume of depositions.
- Ability to work both in-person and virtually as needed, following the firm's protocol for in-person depositions.
