LITIGATION PARALEGAL!
Are you a Litigation Paralegal? Have you run a case from start to finish? Would you like to work with a top international law firm in DC? If so, R & W Group has a fantastic new opportunity. One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Litigation Paralegal. You must have experience working with a case from start to finish. You also must have worked with a large law firm previously.
You must have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
Perform cite checking and Blue Booking for legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
File pleadings with the court, ensuring proper formatting and timely submission.
Compile exhibits for various legal proceedings, such as trials, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and court filings, including appendices for appeals.
Communicate with court personnel to facilitate filings and obtain necessary information.
Locate key documents in case files and organize them for easy access by attorneys and other team members.
Manage logistics for depositions and witness interviews, including scheduling, coordinating with participants, and securing necessary resources.
Coordinate with outside vendors, such as court reporters and document production services, to ensure smooth case progression.
Draft initial form pleadings and discovery documents under the guidance of attorneys.
Conduct investigative research to gather relevant information for cases.
Keep track of case deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks and filings.
Work with electronically stored information and document review databases, performing data searches and organizing data for use in litigation.
Summarize transcripts of depositions, hearings, and other proceedings.
Provide trial assistance, including preparing trial exhibit lists and trial notebooks, tracking exhibits, and preparing demonstratives.
Qualifications
A minimum of 3+ years' experience providing litigation support.
Bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and colleagues.
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a busy environment.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented setting, collaborating with attorneys and other staff members.
High attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks.
You would work directly with attorneys, paralegals and clients. This is a tremendous opportunity to gain experience with a top law firm.
The salary up to $95k DOE. Great benefits. Fantastic litigation team. The billable hour requirement is 1600/year. Hybrid work schedule. Click here to apply today!
