Litigation Paralegal

Cooley LLP

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 104,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health savings account (with medical)

Dental

Vision

Health and/or dependent care flexible

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care coverage

Backup care for children and/or adults

Other parental support benefits

Firm-paid life insurance

AD&D

LTD

Short term medical benefits

20 days of PTO

10 paid holidays each year

Generous parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive support through all stages of litigation, from filing to discovery, trial, and appeals. You’ll manage documents, prepare for depositions, assist with motions, and help coordinate trial logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and iManage; paralegal certification is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in litigation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage; familiarity with litigation software is a plus.
Ability to work overtime as required and maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

Document and information management for case materials and e-files.
Prepare documents for Bates-numbering, redaction, scanning and indexing.
Support e-discovery workflow with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services.
Draft motions and briefs; assemble briefing books and cite checks.
Coordinate depositions, trial logistics, and courtroom support.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Concordance

Case Logistix

Relativity

Job description

Litigation Paralegal Cooley is seeking a Litigation Paralegal Position 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:

Position 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

Skills and experience:

Required: 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

Competencies:

Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work well with others, including clients Ability to work well under pressure Excellent organizational skills

Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE. The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $35.00 - $50.00 ($72,800.00 - $104,000.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Benefits: