Litigation Support Paralegal

Qualified candidates will:

• Be highly focused with a strong attention to detail.
• Have excellent technical and interpersonal skills, sound judgment.
• Have the ability to prioritize workload and balance several projects simultaneously.
• Possess solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Be a motivated self-starter who is able to work independently and also as part of a team.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro, iManage, and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Significant e-discovery experience and technical proficiency with e-discovery platforms, including Relativity and DISCO.
• Ability to coordinate data collection, database set-up, document review and productions, and prepare privilege logs.
• Ability to index/organize large volumes of documents, to prepare and organize trial and deposition exhibits, and manage a case file.
• Proficiency with PACER and other e-filing and docketing systems.
• Familiarity with Westlaw and other legal research tools; capable of performing basic cite checking and locating and organizing relevant legal authority.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to multi-task, “think outside the box,” and to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with trial presentation technology preferred, but not required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists attorneys in all stages of litigation.
• Oversees the organization and maintenance of case files.
• Coordinates document retrieval, review, organization and production.
• Assists with trial preparations, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules and maintains trial calendars.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities upon request.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or Paralegal Certificate perferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal within a legal environment.
• Proficiency with e-filing and litigation support applications.

Klehr Harrison is an equal opportunity employer and proudly embraces diversity in all of its manifestations, including, but not limited to those based on minority status, gender, disability, veteran status and sexual orientation.

Interested applicants should apply by forwarding their resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to Kathleen Rossello at krossello@klehr.com.