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Paralegal Specialist - Litigation Duties: The candidate will be working on a team that manages large volumes of documents and data. Reviewing, organizing, and maintaining document databases for case tracking discovery, and document production. Drafting standard and recurrent pleadings, e-file, and serve documents. Assisting attorneys with preparing pleadings/motions for filing and service. Assisting attorneys in various offices across the firm in support of clients.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or a paralegal certificate. 10 years' experience as a litigation paralegal. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and exercise judgement for resolution. Strong writing skills and the ability to draft complex legal documents. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys, and clients daily. Strong technological capabilities to set-up and maintain matters. Thorough understanding of the litigation life cycle. Thorough understanding of federal and local filing procedures (electronic and hard copy). Advanced knowledge of Relativity database. Ability to maintain large volumes of documents and data utilizing databases and spreadsheets. Ability to locate and research information applicable to a particular matter, person, regulation, and/or transaction through online research, document review, and due diligence. Ability to identify interrelationships among cases, statutes, regulations, and other legal authorities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Develops checklists, tracking systems, and other processes to improve efficiency for the practice. Must be a team leader with strong interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys, and clients. Proven ability to work on cross-functional teams in multiple jurisdictions, across time zones. Strong analytical skills required to manage budgets and resources. 10 years' experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm. Trial experience and mass tort experience strongly preferred. Experience with litigation technology including eDiscovery. Experience with Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis. Experience using Pacer and Courtlink.
