Paralegal - Consumer Litigation

Provides paralegal support for Consumer Protection litigation attorneys. Reports to Section Chief of Consumer Litigation. Facilitates coordination with other Divisions within the Office of the Attorney General.

• Serves as a member of the Consumer Litigation Case Teams, providing investigation and litigation support within those Teams.
• Assists Case Teams including responsibility to manage case schedules and ensures Teams’ compliance with Section policies and procedures. Assists Teams management of electronic databases with case information for analysis and reporting purposes. These systems include Everlaw and Advologix (Salesforce).
• Performs fact‑gathering during investigation and litigation phases; contacts witnesses to obtain documents and testimony; prepares correspondence to witnesses and others; schedules witness interviews.
• Identifies and collects material supporting court filings. Prepares documents necessary for investigation and litigation, including civil investigative subpoenas and court filings.
• Performs legal research as required.
• Responds to requests from witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Provides supplemental support to other Section Case Teams during other paralegals’ absences.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by supervising attorneys.

• Paralegal degree or equivalent work experience.
• Background in either consumer finance or healthcare compliance preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Case Team members and with other Office of Attorney General staff.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills required, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel. Familiarity with Advologix, Everlaw, Salesforce, e‑discovery software, and various case‑management tools preferred.
• Good client relations skills, including ability to work with consumers to obtain information in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with civil discovery process, including knowledge of the various forms of discovery.
• Familiarity with summary judgment and trial process, including admissibility of evidence.
• Strong organizational skills required, including the ability to manage a large volume of cases, and track case deadlines.
• Awareness of ethical concerns, including need for confidentiality.