Civil Litigation Paralegal

SUMMARYOBJECTIVE: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 AssistantParalegal. Senior Paralegals may have supervisory responsibilities for less experienced case team staff.RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL 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 courtbar applicationsCite-check, generate tables of authoritiescontents, prepare exhibits, and file with expert proficiency and train less experienced Legal Support staff in sameWork 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 townReview and summarize case materials, including preparation of timelines, witness outlines, and exhibit listsPrepare and supervise the preparation of supporting materialsexhibits for depositions, hearings, and trialsDraft legal documents or prepare shell pleadings at the direction of and under the supervision of attorneysCoordinate and review production of documents; organize, review, and analyze documents for production; and oversee with drafting of privilege logsAt attorney's direction, act as a liaison between attorneys and clients by means of written and oral communicationsSupervise 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 supportEnsures that standards of performance are adhered to and that assignments are effectively completed in a prompt, efficient, and cost-conscious mannerContribute to department and practice knowledge management and training effortsOther duties as may be assigned by attorneysPosition requires that the employee have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written formThe ability to multi-task, prioritizecoordinate deadlines, and track progress of tasksAbility to organize workflow and use time efficientlyAbility to demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracyMust maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materialsMust establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environmentAble to manage litigation cases of all sizes from initiation through resolution, including trial experienceExpert in cite-checking (verifying quotes and case law, confirming case statushistory, 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 sameProficient in Investigation, research, and analysis of data under the supervision of attorneys (e.g. LEXISWestlaw, 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 preferredAble to manage matters from initiation through resolutionHave significant experience locating, interpreting, and applying court andor agency rulesAble to supervise, train, and delegate to other team membersConsistently demonstrate growth in substantive skills and knowledge of practice areaFlexibility and willingness to work overtime on an as needed basisMust be able to travel locallyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree preferred; paralegal certificate preferredPrior experience in legal or practicelitigation support-related field requiredDemonstrated proficiency in advanced paralegal skillsJob Types: Full-timePay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hourSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commuterelocate: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")

Created: 2025-02-21