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Litigation Paralegal – Washington, D.C.
Litigation Paralegal – Washington, D.C.
Position summary: The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support during all phases of the litigation process, from the commencement of a new action to the discovery period and through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. The paralegal will be expected to handle diverse and multiple responsibilities, which include but are not limited, the following:
Position responsibilities:
Document and information management:
Required:
To Apply: Please email your resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com
Position summary: The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support during all phases of the litigation process, from the commencement of a new action to the discovery period and through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. The paralegal will be expected to handle diverse and multiple responsibilities, which include but are not limited, the following:
Position responsibilities:
Document and information management:
- Organize and maintain case material and e-rooms
- Prepare documents for Bates-numbering, redaction, duplication/scanning and indexing
- Categorize and maintain files in chronological, numerical, and subject matter order to meet litigation team objectives
- Work with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services and vendors on e-discovery and electronic productions
- Under the guidance of an attorney, prepare chronologies, indices, and summaries of information and facts gleaned from discovery
- Work with Litigation Support to create and maintain internal case databases for the cataloging and retrieval of documents
- Conduct database searches and organize information retrieved in a coherent and concise manner
- Utilize library resources and conduct fact research from publicly available sources
- Coordinate deposition logistics
- Assist attorneys in preparing witness files and exhibits to be used at deposition
- Attend deposition with attorney to take notes, handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding
- Assist in the drafting of motions and briefs
- Create briefing books
- Bluebook/Cite check, proofread, and assemble exhibits related to filing
- Electronically file brief or coordinate filing with Firm’s Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file
- Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies
- Coordinate trial logistics and liaison with Trial Support Manager, as necessary
- Organize and track exhibits, files and all other supporting documents
- Assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating courtroom presentation software
- Assist in the preparation of witness testimony
- Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
- Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
- All other duties as assigned or required
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ years of experience
- After orientation at Law Firm, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
- Available to work overtime, as required
- Knowledge of automated litigation support software including Concordance, Case Logistix, and Relativity
- Previous law firm experience
- Paralegal Certificate
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well with others, including clients
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills
To Apply: Please email your resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com