Responsibilities:
Providing support to attorneys through all phases of litigation;
Document review and case management with specific focus on electronic platforms;
Legal research and preparation of draft litigation documents and exhibits;
Managing information manually and through the use of computerized databases;
Coordinating the gathering of information materials documents reports and evidence necessary to respond to discovery including analysis of client documents for relevance and privilege;
Assisting attorneys with analyzing organizing and summarizing documents and materials preparing for depositions trials and arbitrations as well as ensuring that logistics exhibits filings and deadlines are proactively managed;
Coordinating with outside vendors and services providers;
Coordinating and utilizing resources and equipment for presentation of evidence to be utilized at trial.
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree paralegal certificate or commensurate litigation paralegal experience;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and document management platforms such as iManage;
Knowledge of research software including Lexis Nexis;
Knowledge of courtroom technology and ability to partner with attorneys courts and IT team to access and provide support as needed;
Familiarity with various ediscovery and document production platforms;
Knowledge of court rules procedures and protocols as well as rules of evidence including rules governing electronic discovery including state and federal court trial experience;
Proficiency in efiling (state and federal) procedures;
Written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team atmosphere;
Client service and interpersonal skills;
Project management and organizational skills including the ability to multitask and manage a variety of demands daily from a variety of sources;
Strong attention to detail
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