Senior Paralegal

Profile

u003cpu003eAt Littler, we understand that workplace issues canu0026rsquo;t wait. With access to more than 1,500 employment attorneys in over 80 offices around the world, our clients donu0026rsquo;t have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, a diverse team of the brightest minds, and powerful proprietary technology, we deliver groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for whatu0026rsquo;s happening today, and whatu0026rsquo;s likely to happen tomorrow. Because at Littler, weu0026rsquo;re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eLittler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.u0026nbsp; We offer generous compensation and benefits packages.u0026nbsp; Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents or domestic partner.u0026nbsp; In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample vacation or PTO time, life insurance, disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, pretax commuter programs and an employee referral bonus program.u0026nbsp; For more information visit: u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003ewww.littler.comu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003e.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu0026ldquo;Essential Functionsu0026rdquo; are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003colu003enu003cliu003eInitial review of case to assist attorneysu0026rsquo; evaluation of case. Draft case chronologies, u0026ldquo;cast of charactersu0026rdquo;, answers and other pleadings; oversee receipt and intake of client documents.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eHandle the written and documentary discovery process. Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review, coordinate production of documentary responses, review sufficiency of written and documentary responses.u0026nbsp; Attend document production, interact with client to obtain pertinent documents.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCoordinate and handle deposition process. Coordinate and schedule lay and expert depositions, draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review, select relevant material for expert review, attend depositions, summarize transcripts.u0026nbsp; Prepare and serve subpoenas; arrange for court reporters/video technicians.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCoordinate creation of litigation support database. Coordinate the creation of database in-house or litigation support firms, coordinate receipt and transfer of documents for document imaging using LiveNote to perform deposition summaries, word searches and provide links to written and imaged databases.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAssist in factual investigations. Assist in or coordinate with investigators witnesses searches, interview clients, employees, or third party witnesses, conduct public records searches, review and summarize employment and medical records for attorney review.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCoordinate and assist in trial preparation. Coordinate compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, demonstrative exhibits, coordinate arrangements for equipment and use of offsite trial facilities; assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists; draft direct and cross examinations; assist with jury selection, operate trial preservation software, and attend trial.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePerform basic non legal and medical research, utilizing library books, on line research tools and internet, cite checking and shepardizing.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eFile maintenance within Firm standard. Prepare files for storage or return to client.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAssist in the post-trial and appeal process by performing such tasks as polling jury members, drafting memoranda of costs, cite-checking Motions for JNOV and/or new trial and appellate briefs, and creating and coordinating the assembly of excerpts of record.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eRegular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.u003c/liu003enu003c/olu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003colu003enu003cliu003eMust have a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible paralegal experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department and possess a solid understanding of litigation issues and process.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eBA/BS degree or a certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program in addition to ten years of experience in a law firm or corporate law environment.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience in coordinating workload of case clerks and other paralegals preferred; coordinating all phases of case management for class actions and document intensive litigation using automated databases and automated document retrieval and imaging systems.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eFamiliarity with both state [list specific state or states depending on office need] and Federal courts, and court procedures.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProficiency with MS Word, Excel, LiveNote, Relativity and other litigation support programs, and on-line research toolsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eInterpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to operate standard office equipment.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eWorkload occasionally requires more than regular work week hours to perform essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours. Occasional travel may be necessary.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMust be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member.u003c/liu003enu003c/olu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[{Required:true,Related:true,DegreeId:a53e3eb1-0359-418b-b6b0-9de3d189c104,DegreeName:Bachelor of Arts,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null},{Required:true,Related:true,DegreeId:a052287d-b226-4077-abf8-35e2da7166a0,DegreeName:Paralegal Certificate,MajorId:5a35aa5a-4fd2-4f1e-8522-772eca70ff0a,MajorName:Paralegal Studies}],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:2e3d7edd-7174-48cf-a542-539119bbcf9f,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-05-07T17:06:33.459Z},{JobBoardId:631c7b72-f9c7-4adf-9109-9967ce8334e4,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-05-07T17:06:33.459Z,InternalPostedDate:2021-05-07T17:06:33.459Z}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com