Civil Litigation Paralegal

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Civil Litigation Paralegal works directly with attorneys and other Legal Support staff to serve the needs of the Firm's clients. This position requires prior experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Senior Paralegals may have supervisory responsibilities for less experienced case team staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with attorneys on client projects, including but not limited to: organization and management of case documents; creation and maintenance of appropriate logs of client materials (e.g., client materials received, privilege, and production logs); maintenance of case calendars in coordination with docketing; performance of legal and factual research; cite-checking, filing, and service of legal briefs and memoranda; preparation of exhibits, forms, and court/bar applications
• Cite-check, generate tables of authorities/contents, prepare exhibits, and file with expert proficiency and train less experienced Legal Support staff in same
• Work with attorneys, in-house resources, and local vendors to plan and execute support for court and agency trials and hearings virtually, locally, and out of town
• Review and summarize case materials, including preparation of timelines, witness outlines, and exhibit lists
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of supporting materials/exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials
• Draft legal documents or prepare shell pleadings at the direction of and under the supervision of attorneys
• Coordinate and review production of documents; organize, review, and analyze documents for production; and oversee with drafting of privilege logs
• At attorney's direction, act as a liaison between attorneys and clients by means of written and oral communications
• Supervise the case-related work product of less experienced Legal Support staff and train, and mentor them in procedures and practices to best support the practice group, including case management, cite-checking, research, and trial support
• Ensures that standards of performance are adhered to and that assignments are effectively completed in a prompt, efficient, and cost-conscious manner
• Contribute to department and practice knowledge management and training efforts
• Other duties as may be assigned by attorneys
• Position requires that the employee have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize/coordinate deadlines, and track progress of tasks
• Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment
• Able to manage litigation cases of all sizes from initiation through resolution, including trial experience
• Expert in cite-checking (verifying quotes and case law, confirming case status/history, citation formatting (Bluebook or other format specified by the jurisdiction , proofreading, exhibit preparation, and performing electronic filings (ECF) and ability to train junior staff to proficiency in same
• Proficient in Investigation, research, and analysis of data under the supervision of attorneys (e.g. LEXIS/Westlaw, Internet, factual research at government agencies and courts, investigative fact-gathering, document review)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat; aptitude for learning new software strongly preferred
• Able to manage matters from initiation through resolution
• Have significant experience locating, interpreting, and applying court and/or agency rules
• Able to supervise, train, and delegate to other team members
• Consistently demonstrate growth in substantive skills and knowledge of practice area
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime on an as needed basis
• Must be able to travel locally

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; paralegal certificate preferred
• Prior experience in legal or practice/litigation support-related field required
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced paralegal skills

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greenbelt, MD 20770: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person, Hybrid (1-day per week remote)

NOTE: Pursuant to Joseph Greenwald and Laake PA's COVID-19 mitigation protocols, individuals must be fully vaccinated upon commencing employment, subject to legally required exemptions ("a medical condition, disability or sincerely held religious belief")