Senior Litigation Paralegal

Experience, Education and Training:

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm setting.
• Prior experience with all phases of civil litigation.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate.

General Job Description:

Must be self-motivated and able to work at a fast pace, recognize the importance of meeting deadlines, be responsive, extremely organized, with the ability and desire to function as a central member of a team, taking ownership, progressing cases, and coordinating the efforts of partners, associates, paralegals, assistants and office clerks. Absolute reliability is an essential requirement for any candidate. Must maintain a professional demeanor and a high level of client service at all times and have the ability to follow, learn and adhere to the firm’s current litigation processing procedures.

Applicant must possess a very strong grasp of grammar, syntax, and the written English language. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required. Experience with Time Matters is desired, but not necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Conduct factual investigation and legal research.

· Participate in client and witness meetings; correspond with opposing counsel/co-counsel, court staff, etc.

· Draft correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, ordinances, agreements, contracts, etc.

· Prepare and comply with discovery requests and document production.

· Obtain and summarize various records (i.e. medical, court, criminal, employment, financial, academic, etc.).

· Prepare subpoenas for document production, deposition and trial appearance/testimony.

· Schedule and coordinate meetings and depositions with experts and witnesses.

· E-discovery review and production.

· Prepare and maintain exhibits for depositions, mediation, oral argument and trial.

· Conduct large document review and prepare summaries.

· Manage and coordinate litigation court docket and deadlines for numerous cases.

· Assist counsel at mediation, depositions and trial.

Knowledge and Skills:

· Knowledge of Court rules and procedural requirements for state, federal and appellate courts.

· Proficiency in electronic filing of pleadings and submissions.

· Knowledge and experience in all aspects of case preparation and representation.

· Critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Salary and Benefits:

· Salary range is $60,000-65,000, dependent upon experience and skills relevant to the position

· Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

· Paid Holidays (8)

· Health Insurance (50% paid for employee premium)

· Dental insurance (employee paid)

· Vision insurance (employee paid)

· Cafeteria Plan (employee funded)

· Life Insurance (employer paid)

· Long Term Care Insurance (employer paid)

· Short Term Disability Insurance (employer paid)

· Long Term Disability Insurance (employer paid)

· 401(k) (3% contribution)

Paralegal hours are 8am-5pm, with an hour for lunch.