Dallas Hybrid IP Litigation Paralegal II: Trial & Docs

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal II to support attorneys across all phases of litigation in our Washington, DC offices. The role emphasizes discretion, client relationships, and accurate timekeeping in a hybrid/onsite setting.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of litigation experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a paralegal certificate is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent litigation experience required; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum three years litigation legal assistant experience with strong knowledge of case management including trial experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of litigation software such as Relativity is required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn the systems and databases used by the firm.
• Solid experience with case/matter management and/or other database tools and technologies used to manage data and information.
• Expert research skills and proficiency in using various research tools, including the Internet and government websites.
• Strong customer service skills, including writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter, while also comfortable taking direction from others.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet frequent and changing deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with attorneys, clients, administrative and support staff, and outside vendors and professional peers.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and travel when necessary.
• Willingness to be a team player on all department projects.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with attorneys in all phases of litigation from case inception through trial.
• Manage lifecycle of assigned cases, including document collection, workflow and delegation, and deposition and interview preparation.
• Assemble case binders, prepare correspondence, draft, proof and/or edit reports to clients; draft and maintain document indices.
• Maintain correspondence and pleadings, master file index and deposition files and database.
• Monitor case calendars and docket deadlines.
• Establish, organize, and maintain expert witness notebooks, documents, and indices.
• Attend and assist with depositions, witness interviews, court hearings and trials.
• Train legal assistants and litigation clerks on assigned cases.
• Utilize litigation support software applications to manage all phases of electronic document collection, review, and production.
• Assist with trial preparation, manage trial exhibits, prepare notebooks, maintain expert binders, travel to trial site and attend daily proceedings.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Client communication

Research skills

Time management

Team player

Overtime willingness

Travel availability

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Herramientas

Relativity

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal II to support attorneys across all phases of litigation in our Washington, DC offices. The role emphasizes discretion, client relationships, and accurate timekeeping in a hybrid/onsite setting.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of litigation experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a paralegal certificate is preferred.