Litigation Paralegal - Jettison
Richmond, VA
About the Job
Responsibilities:
· Providing support to attorneys through all phases of litigation;
· Document review and case management with specific focus on electronic platforms;
· Legal research and preparation of draft litigation documents and exhibits;
· Managing information manually and through the use of computerized databases;
· Coordinating the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence necessary to respond to discovery including analysis of client documents for relevance and privilege;
· Assisting attorneys with analyzing, organizing, and summarizing documents and materials, preparing for depositions, trials and arbitrations, as well as ensuring that logistics, exhibits, filings and deadlines are proactively managed;
· Coordinating with outside vendors and services providers;
· Coordinating and utilizing resources and equipment for presentation of evidence to be utilized at trial.
Qualifications
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· Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate or commensurate litigation paralegal experience;
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office and document management platforms such as iManage;
· Knowledge of research software, including Lexis Nexis;
· Knowledge of courtroom technology and ability to partner with attorneys, courts and IT team to access and provide support as needed;
· Familiarity with various e-discovery and document production platforms;
· Knowledge of court rules, procedures and protocols as well as rules of evidence, including rules governing electronic discovery, including state and federal court trial experience;
· Proficiency in e-filing (state and federal) procedures;
· Written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team atmosphere;
· Client service and interpersonal skills;
· Project management and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and manage a variety of demands daily from a variety of sources;
· Strong attention to detail
Source : Jettison