Litigation Paralegal

Yetter Coleman seeks a full-time paralegal with at least seven years of litigation experience to join our team. The paralegal will assist attorneys in case management and all aspects of litigation support, through trial and appeals.Responsibilities:Manage all aspects of case files including calendaring deadlines, file maintenance, and participation in status meetingsUtilize litigation support systems, specifically Relativity, iManage, and Trial DirectorPerform substantive research, including analyzing documents and materials and summarizing for attorney reviewCoordinate preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents including cite checking and compiling appendices and exhibitsProficiency with electronic filings and working knowledge of state and federal filing rules and proceduresManage, coordinate, and prepare for hearings and depositions, including drafting witness outlines, preparing deposition exhibits, and liaising with experts and witnessesCollaborate with e-discovery project manager to facilitate the document production process from collection through production across all formatsInteract with outside entities (clients, government agencies, expert witnesses, consultants, other law firms, opposing parties, court personnel, etc.)Manage trial preparations, including logistics, attorney support, drafting and management of trial exhibit list, deposition designations, witness lists, and other required pretrial filings, tracking of exhibits, testimony time, and assist with all other attorney assignments during court proceedingsTravel to and participate in trials or arbitrationsPossess the ability to function independently and collaboratively with a team on a daily basisAny other functions or duties as assignedEducation, Work Experience, Skills:Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate requiredMinimum of 7 years of paralegal experience in litigation requiredExperience preparing for and attending trials and arbitrations requiredStrong coordination and teamwork skillsPlanning and organization skills, including the ability to manage several projects simultaneouslyExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalStrong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skillsStrong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilityExperience filing documents with various courts, both state and federalTechnology/Software:Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, and document management systems (iManage, SharePoint)Proficiency in the use of e-discovery and deposition transcript tools (Relativity)Proficiency with legal research toolsProficiency in time-tracking softwareAbout UsYetter Coleman LLP is a single-office, single-mission trial and appellate boutique that focuses exclusively on high-stakes business and technology litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, primarily in the energy, technology, and financial services industries. Our core practices are contract/business torts, antitrust/securities, and intellectual property litigation. We represent clients in venues across the country with a deep bench of experienced trial and appellate lawyers whose greatest strength is in courtroom presentation of evidence and argument to judges and juries.

Created: 2025-02-25