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:

- 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

Conduct document searches and factual research:

- 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

Prepare for and attend depositions:

- 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

Motion practice and court filings:

- 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 Firms Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file

- Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies

Prepare for and attend trials:

- 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

Other:

- 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

Skills and experience:
Required :

- Bachelors 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

Preferred:

- Knowledge of automated litigation support software including Concordance, Case Logistix, and Relativity

- Previous law firm experience

- Paralegal Certificate

Competencies:

- 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: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])