Join a sophisticated and fast-paced work environment, working alongside litigation attorneys during all phases of the litigation process, including the commencement of the case, motions practice, discovery, evidentiary hearings, trial preparation, trials, post-trial filings and appeals. Assist with the receipt, processing, review and production of information in discovery. The candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters.
This is an in-office position located in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Process and index documents, including Bates-stamping, redactions, duplication and de-duplication.
- Set up, maintain and organize case materials chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter. Prepare summaries and lists of facts and documents.
- Create and maintain electronic case databases, run searches, retrieve files, prepare reports, and cull relevant information.
- Provide technical support and data management for the discovery process, including data identification, collection, review, analysis, and production. Oversee discovery process and work effectively with e-discovery vendors to achieve desired outcomes.
- Conduct factual research using a variety of resources, including social media, internet research, newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and other external sources.
- Prepare privilege logs.
- Assist attorneys in preparing and conducting depositions. Gather and prepare documents relevant to deponents, organize and handle exhibits before and during depositions, and digest and summarize deposition transcripts.
- Assist with motions practice. Collect relevant documents, proofread papers, organize exhibits and create document indices in the preparation for filing.
- Prepare and submit electronic and hard-copy court filings. Create, bind and distribute copies.
- Prepare for and assist with evidentiary hearings and trials. Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents, coordinate trial set-up and logistics, assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, handling exhibits, and marking documents referred to by counsel, assist in the preparation of witness testimony and serve as liaison between trial attorneys and in-house staff.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, we are looking for someone who:
- Is flexible, positive, and highly motivated.
- Is a quick learner who likes to solve difficult problems and wants to master their craft.
- Is comfortable with technology, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and has a willingness to learn new systems, including e-discovery platforms.
- Has excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Wants to work in a fast-paced, complex and demanding environment.
- Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks, and can work efficiently and autonomously.
- Has an ownership mentality for their work product, accepts responsibility for their projects and follows through on their commitments.
- Has excellent attention to detail.
- Can effectively analyze and synthesize complex and voluminous information.
- Is unafraid to ask questions.
- Is a clear and concise writer.
- Can proof written work product for spelling and grammar.
- Is reliable, dependable and willing to commit to long work hours when necessary to reach goals.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.