Location
McLean, VA | United States
Job description
Greenberg Traurig, a premier global law firm, currently has an excellent opportunity in its Northern Virginia office for a Litigation Paralegal. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Position Summary
The Litigation Paralegal position will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys and paralegals in the Litigation Department in preparing litigation cases from onset through post trial including related research and analysis. Demonstrates professionalism, attention to detail, ability to work well with others and in a team setting, ability to work well with and interact with clients and witnesses, and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner at any given time. Supports the department with general administrative duties and special projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists attorneys and paralegals in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post trial
- Ascertains calendaring requirements for each matter and ensures proper maintenance of any required case calendars
- Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms
- Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery
- Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results
- Performs analytical tasks, including preparing witness interview memoranda, reviewing and summarizing documents, deposition and court transcripts, and creating and using substantive coding tools
- Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service
- Performs and oversees both simple and complex cite checking and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents
- Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
- Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records
Skills & Competencies
- Communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
- Proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
- Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly
- Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
- Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
- Ability to work overtime on an as-needed basis
- Position periodically requires off-site work at a war room or the courthouse when the case goes to trial
- Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Qualifications & Prior Experience
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues within the Litigation practice area
- Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, and experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA certified paralegal program preferred
- Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and/or Google Slides
- Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Concordance, Summation, Live Note and Relativity
Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases. Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially. #LI-Onsite
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