Senior Paralegal-Litigation

Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC

A leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world’s top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies is seeking a Senior Paralegal-Litigation for their Chicago, Atlanta or Washington, DC office. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., they have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever their clients’ needs take them. As one of the world’s leading law firms, they seek dynamic individuals who share their commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth. 

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;
• Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret legal documents;

• Build and maintain relevant databases and files; File and provide copies to relevant parties;
• Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries;
• Assist with trial preparation; Attend trial; Coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements;
• Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services;
• Work overtime and travel as required;and
• Handle additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Paralegal experience;
• At least 2 years of relevant Litigation experience (IP Litigation is a plus);
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred); Bachelor’s Degree(preferred);
• Advanced proficiency in the preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, verdict forms, and additional pleadings;
• Advanced proficiency in the preparation of witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
• Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
• Advanced proficiency with transcript management applications (LiveNote);
• Advanced proficiency in online research and internet search resources (Lexis Nexis/Westlaw;
• Advanced knowledge of Firm and Litigation practice-area-specific procedures and terminology;
• Advanced knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;
• Advanced knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and
• Advanced knowledge of legal billing processes.