The Paralegal is assigned to specific matters, clients, projects and/or attorneys and is responsible for providing high-level paralegal support through extensive coordination, legal research, and document management for the firm's Consumer Financial Services litigation practice group. There is an annual billable requirement to this role.
Essential Responsibilities:- Conduct legal research using online research platforms, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, court-record systems, and other legal resources.
- Analyze, interpret, and summarize legal authorities, including case law, statutes, regulations, constitutional provisions, treatises, legal publications, and other materials relevant to the practice area.
- Utilize e-discovery, litigation support, and case management databases to conduct searches, manage case materials, load transcripts, and code documents.
- Assist with all phases of discovery, including document collection, organization, review, analysis, indexing, Bates labeling, and production.
- Prepare deposition materials, including deposition summaries, witness files, exhibits, and deposition notebooks.
- Organize and maintain matter files by accurately managing correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, transcripts, exhibits, and other case-related documents within document management and collaboration platforms.
- Retrieve, review, and analyze public records and information from government agencies, courts, and online resources.
- Draft, prepare, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, filings, and other materials appropriate to the assigned practice area.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including drafting pretrial materials, organizing exhibits and trial notebooks, and coordinating war room and courtroom logistics.
- Perform substantive paralegal work and other responsibilities as assigned by attorneys and practice group leadership.
- Maintain the firm's official matter files and ensure compliance with document management protocols.
- Monitor case deadlines, prioritize competing assignments, and take proactive steps to ensure timely completion of work.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while exercising strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff across practice groups and offices to support the efficient delivery of legal services.
- Participate in the training, mentoring, and professional development of paralegals and other team members.
- Perform all duties in accordance with applicable ethical obligations, professional standards, and firm policies.
- Accurately record client billable and non-billable time and meet established billable-hour expectations.
- Effectively manage workload, communicate capacity concerns, and escalate issues when necessary to ensure service and deadline commitments are met.
- Maintain confidentiality of all clients, attorney, and firm information.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Demonstrated knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, filing requirements, and legal terminology, with the ability to apply that knowledge effectively in a complex legal environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review, interpret, and summarize complex legal documents, case law, and factual materials accurately and efficiently.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage large volumes of documents, filings, and records while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Proficiency in learning, adapting to, and leveraging new technologies, software applications, and legal research tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and colleagues.
- Outstanding grammar, proofreading, and editing skills, with a strong commitment to producing accurate, polished, and professional work product.
- Ability to remain flexible, adaptable, and professional while managing changing priorities, competing demands, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced practice environment.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities, including the capacity to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive, privileged, and confidential information.
- Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to exercise initiative, think critically, and resolve issues independently when appropriate.
- Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently and consistently deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service to internal and external clients through responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to client needs.
- Ability to independently manage routine responsibilities while exercising sound judgment in identifying issues that require attorney guidance or escalation.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across practice groups, offices, and business services teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of accuracy and client service.
Required Education:Preferred Education:Certification(s):- Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program beneficial.
Required Qualifications:- Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and document management.
- Proficiency with legal research platforms, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other legal databases.
- Experience with database file management systems such as iManage and a records management system.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Teams, Outlook, and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working in a multi-office law firm environment.
#LI-HybridThe Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs.
This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.Hiring Salary Range:$100,000.00 - $120,000.00
