An Am Law 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in the D.C. office who will provide high-level paralegal support to attorneys in the firm's Litigation Department.
Overall Responsibilities:
Primary duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:
Collect, organize, 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 the supervision of the assigning attorney
File and e-file pleadings in federal, state, and appellate courts
Docket court filing deadlines and scheduling orders
Conduct and summarize research as requested by attorney
Draft and coordinate service of subpoenas in state and federal courts
Attend both in-state and out-of-state trials lasting one or more weeks
Prepare for and attend hearings and trials, including preparation of trial exhibits and coordination of trial set-up and logistics, including courtroom technology
Responsible for managing case litigation calendars and maintaining litigation files, including electronic files and databases
Provide case management support, including monitoring and follow-up on case calendars, filing deadlines, and paper and electronic docket research
Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel
Prepare for and schedule depositions
Routine client contact
Overtime may be required to service litigation needs
Other duties/tasks as assigned
Required skills:
Must have thorough knowledge of federal and state statutes, court rules, forms, processes, and procedures relating to evidence and trial practice
Must possess research skills, including knowledge of electronic search technology and litigation databases
Experience with programs such as Relativity, CaseMap, TextMap, Trial Director, Summation, and Concordance/ iPro is considered a plus
Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Must possess excellent organizational skills and self-initiation
Education and Experience Requirements:
At least 10 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a mid-size or large law firm
A Bachelor's Degree or ABA approved paralegal certificate highly desired
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe software programs
In-court trial or hearing experience is required, with knowledge of courtroom technology
For consideration please send your resume to jsilva(AT)adamsmartingroup.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.