About this role
Role Overview
- Bluebook, cite check and proofread briefs
- Collect and produce documents in response to various types of discovery requests
- Collect, analyze, and maintain factual information in centralized repositories
- Prepare pleadings, discovery, and discovery responses under attorney supervision
- File and e-file pleadings in federal and state courts
- Draft and coordinate service of subpoenas in state and federal courts
- Maintain litigation files, including electronic files and databases
- Provide case management support, monitoring case calendars and filing deadlines
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel
- Prepare and schedule depositions
- Prepare and coordinate paper documents for court submissions
- Administer and troubleshoot subscriptions and software access for attorneys
- Prepare for and attend hearings and trials, including trial exhibits and logistics preparation
- Overtime may be required on occasion
- Other duties/tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of three (3) years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm
- Strong cite checking skills and trial experience
- A strong interest or background in politics is preferred
- Paralegal certificate is preferred
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state statutes, court rules, forms, processes, and procedures relating to evidence and trial practice
- Must be comfortable in Westlaw EDGE, PACER, Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with NetDocuments, Adobe
- Ability to attend in-state and out-of-state trials lasting one or more weeks
- Available and able to work overtime as required to service litigation needs
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information