Litigation Paralegal

OVERVIEW: The litigation paralegal/legal assistant performs legal tasks, works on legal projects and provides administrative support to attorneys, for the most part, litigators. REPORTINGGeneral: Firm management Projects: Assigning attorneys regularly review performanceRESPONSIBILITIESPrimaryElectronically file documents in both state and federal courts; Bluebook/cite check to ensure validity of cites and accuracy of cases and quotations in briefs; Create and maintain internal calendars for cases, matters, hearings, trials, and/or meetings; Supervise physical service of process for subpoenas and initial pleadings; Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with clients, outside vendors, court personnel and other parties; Knowledge of, and compliance with, court, local and Individual Judge’s Practices rules expected; Occasional trips to courthouses expected for paper filings and retrieval of county clerk’s office documents; Discovery document review and production; Organize, proofread and manage documents (responsible for version control); Promote effective work practices, including triage, and work as a team member; Prepare and send correspondence to clients, outside counsel, etc.; Perform billing support, as needed.

Secondary: Back-up other support staff in the event of absences or work overflow; Back-up receptionist in event of absences or when need arises; Perform all other tasks as reasonably requested by firm management and/or attorneys. SKILLSThis position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint and advanced Word skills including formatting documents, creating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities; enjoy being a team player as well as work independently; be well organized; exhibit a positive attitude; pay attention to detail; and have excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of Westlaw a plus. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification required 5+ years of general litigation