Paralegal - Litigation

Summary

The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of large scale, complex litigation, including research, drafting and preparing filings, trial preparation and support, and other case related tasks, primarily within the Product Liability and Mass Torts practice area team. The role requires regular overtime and will involve extended travel.

• Provide trial preparation and on-site courtroom support
• Maintain trial notebooks, exhibit binders and witness materials
• Coordinate with trial support vendors including hot seat and graphic services
• Oversee equipment logistics for courtroom and war room setup and troubleshooting
• Coordinate travel, lodging and related logistics with external service providers
• Manage witness schedules, exhibit handling and other trial logistics
• Support attorneys during trial with document retrieval, exhibits and real time assistance
• Prepare demonstratives, exhibit lists, witness lists and related filings
• Assist with PowerPoint presentations including graphics, slides and media edits
• Maintain familiarity with Trial Director and other trial presentation tools

• Apply a comprehensive understanding of litigation workflows including motion practice, discovery management, trial preparation and appellate procedures
• Manage administrative tasks across all phases of a litigation matter
• Interpret and apply court rules, standing orders and filing requirements
• Bluebook, cite check and proofread briefs and other legal documents
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments within tight deadlines

• Coordinate and manage large scale document collection and production
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries; track deposition activity
• Support preparation for fact and expert witness depositions

• Manage electronic and hard copy documents using Firm and client specific technology
• Assist with transcript management using platforms such as Case Notebook and Opus2
• Use eDiscovery and case management tools including Relativity, Case Notebook, Trial Director and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Conduct legal research using Lexis Nexis, Westlaw and online resources
• Draft, prepare and process documents for service and electronic filing in federal jurisdictions using Pacer and ECF

• Maintain expertise in technology relevant to the position and apply current tools to enhance teamwork, client service and efficiency
• Delegate tasks to and oversee the work of Project Assistants and temporary staff
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when interacting with clients, attorneys and staff
• Communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned by an Attorney or team member

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at

$92,500-$143,400 if located in Washington, DC

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidle (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or

Experience:

Required:

• BA/BS with strong academic credentials
• Minimum three years of paralegal experience
• Previous experience in a law firm
• Proficient at Microsoft Office applications and eDiscovery software

Preferred:

• Writing sample submitted with resume
• MDL or…