Litigation Paralegal II

Job Description:

* Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;

* Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);

* Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents related to litigation matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties;

* Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and agencies; prepare and commence ECF filings;

* Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys; conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents; and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks;

* Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions;

* Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries;

* Coordinate trial preparation; attend trial and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings; coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements;

* Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services;

* Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;

* Work overtime as required; travel as required, and

* Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree (preferred);

* ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred);

* At least 2 years of Paralegal experience (required);

* At least 2 years' litigation experience (required); and

* Trial/Arbitration/Mediation experience (required).

Proficiencies:

* Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;

* Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;

* Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;

* Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;

* Experience with transcript management applications (LiveNote);

* Proficiency with cite-checking/bluebooking;

* Proficiency in online research and internet search resources (LexisNexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing PACER, CM/ECF, and other electronic court and agency databases;

* Knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;

* Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and

* Knowledge of legal billing processes.