Paralegal - Employment and General Litigation

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Paralegal - Employment and General Litigation to join our team in our New York office.

We offer a hybrid work engagement with two days of remote work, and three days in-office.

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive support to attorneys on medium to large litigation matters, managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, Trial Preparation and managing trial Support, and all phases of employment litigation. The role requires advanced case management, research, discovery, and trial preparation skills, as well as the ability to oversee and collaborate with legal secretaries, administrative staff, clerks, and/or temporary employees on client-related tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in leveraging modern legal technology and tools to streamline litigation processes and deliver exceptional client service.

On a typical day you will:

Case Management

• Serve as the central point of communication for litigation teams, ensuring seamless coordination and information sharing across all project assignments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendar systems in collaboration with secretaries and docketing personnel
• Oversee the creation, indexing, and ongoing maintenance of complex case files and document collections using modern document management systems and platforms
• Proofread legal memoranda for typographical and grammatical accuracy; verify citations to legal authorities and evidence in compliance with The Bluebook and/or other court-specific requirements
• Coordinate and manage court filings, including electronic submissions, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements

Research & Discovery

• Serve as the central point of communication for litigation teams, ensuring seamless coordination and information sharing across all project assignments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date calendar systems in collaboration with secretaries and docketing personnel
• Oversee the creation, indexing, and ongoing maintenance of complex case files and document collections using modern document management systems and platforms
• Proofread legal memoranda for typographical and grammatical accuracy; verify citations to legal authorities and evidence in compliance with The Bluebook and/or other court-specific requirements
• Coordinate and manage court filings, including electronic submissions, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements

Preparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings

• Assist with all-phases of mediation, arbitration or trial proceedings, including preparation of exhibit and witness lists, deposition designations, witness preparation, and trial briefs
• Coordinate logistics with court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and necessary trial support vendors
• Ability to operate courtroom technology and presentation tools, ensuring seamless integration with courtroom personnel and other counsel
• Provide on-site trial support, including managing trial exhibits, coordinating witnesses, assisting with direct and cross-examination materials and other pertinent trial presentation materials, and summarizing trial testimony
• Supervise junior paralegals and document clerks during trial preparation and proceedings

Administrative Tasks

• Record billable time and tasks in compliance with firm policies and client billing protocols; ensure timely submission of time entries
• Submit accurate records of hours worked in accordance with firm deadlines
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality, adhering to schedules for breaks, lunches, and meetings
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Join us if you have:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, depending upon practice area and position available
• Bachelor's degree and completion of paralegal program of study, or clear demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skill, including (1) exceptional time and task management abilities, (2) strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work, (3) excellent written and oral communication skills at a post-college level
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of documents and communications
• Proficiency in the use of legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document retention databases (iManage, NetDocuments), and other legal research platforms to conduct legal and fact research for the effective management of complex evidence and case files
• Proficiency in the use of trial support software (Trial Director or OnCue)
• Proficiency in the use of eDiscovery document review platforms, specifically Relativity
• Availability for overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support trial schedules

What's in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

New York

The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $98,000 to $150,000 ($53.95 to $82.42 hourly). Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, telemedicine and virtual short term solution based counseling services, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, subsidized backup care and caregiving resources, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire, develop and grow lawyers and business professionals who combine deep legal expertise, technological fluency, business acumen, and emotional intelligence-creating an excellent, inclusive, adaptive workforce that fuels exceptional client outcomes.

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