Litigation Paralegal

Washington, DC

Summary

The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support during all phases of the litigation process, from the commencement of a new action to the discovery period and through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. The paralegal will be expected to handle diverse and multiple responsibilities, which include but are not limited, the following:

Responsibilities

Document and information management

• Organize and maintain case material and e-rooms
• Prepare documents for Bates-numbering, redaction, duplication/scanning and indexing
• Categorize and maintain files in chronological, numerical, and subject matter order to meet litigation team objectives
• Work with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services and vendors on e-discovery and electronic productions
• Under the guidance of an attorney, prepare chronologies, indices, and summaries of information and facts gleaned from discovery

Conduct document searches and factual research

• Work with Litigation Support to create and maintain internal case databases for the cataloging and retrieval of documents
• Conduct database searches and organize information retrieved in a coherent and concise manner
• Utilize library resources and conduct fact research from publicly available sources

Prepare for and attend depositions

• Coordinate deposition logistics
• Assist attorneys in preparing witness files and exhibits to be used at deposition
• Attend deposition with attorney to take notes, handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding

Motion practice and court filings

• Assist in the drafting of motions and briefs
• Create briefing books
• Bluebook/Cite check, proofread, and assemble exhibits related to filing
• Electronically file brief or coordinate filing with Firm’s Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file
• Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies

Prepare for and attend trials

• Coordinate trial logistics and liaison with Trial Support Manager, as necessary
• Organize and track exhibits, files and all other supporting documents
• Assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating courtroom presentation software
• Assist in the preparation of witness testimony

Other

• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
• Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
• All other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience
• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required

Preferred

• Knowledge of automated litigation support software including Concordance, Case Logistix, and Relativity
• Previous law firm experience
• Paralegal Certificate
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others, including clients

Compensation: $72,800.00-$104,000.00, plus overtime and bonus