Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting attorneys with all aspects of managing cases at all phases of litigation
- General case management, including managing deadlines: administrative, case calendaring and records management, and setting appointments, meetings, and depositions
- Preparing and drafting litigation documents, including cite- and fact-checking legal briefs, proofreading, and assembling exhibits and appendices
- Responsible for conforming legal documents to proper Bluebook or CSM citation standards
- Conducting factual investigations and legal research
- Preparing for depositions, hearing, and trials, including preparing deposition exhibits and trial exhibits
- Assisting with case discovery, including managing litigation databases, document collections, document productions, and document reviews
- Filing and serving legal documents (electronically and hard copy)
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Excellent organizational and communications (verbal and written) skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and to take ownership of projects from beginning to completion
- Advanced knowledge of MS Word with the ability to create and edit correspondence, briefs, pleadings, tables of contents and authorities, and other legal documents
- Must be proficient at e-filing and know Federal and State Court rules
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Strong proficiency with legal research databases like Westlaw
- Experience with legal document storage and document database programs
- Extraordinary familiarity with all legal documents (pleadings, motions, and discovery) and a firm understanding of the whole range of litigation procedures
- Is an energetic self-starter well versed in organization, time management, and most importantly, superior customer service
- Familiar and comfortable with working remotely and working with remote workers
- Works well under pressure and looks forward to the challenge
Basic Qualifications:
- Paralegal Certification or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal/secretary, supporting multiple attorneys and cases
- Willingness to work overtime (nights and weekends) as required
- Strong skills in word processing and computer use; proficiency in MS Outlook Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with timekeeping programs
- Excellent transcription, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks on the desk and handle multiple demands
- Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
- Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA diploma in any field from an accredited institution
- Some trial experience
