Catapult Solutions Group

(Job Segment - Paralegal | Litigation Paralegal | Litigation Support). The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting attorneys during the litigation process, with an emphasis on construction litigation.. 6+ years minimum litigation paralegal experience REQUIRED.. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support applications such as Relativity.. ( Job Segment/Skills: Paralegal, Construction Litigation, Construction Paralegal, Litigation, Litigation Paralegal, Trial, Trial director, TrialDirector, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Relativity, voir dire, Cases, Exhibits, Trial Exhibits, Deposition, case retrieval, Bluebooking, Cite Checking, Proofreading Pleadings, Pleadings, ABA Paralegal, Bachelor Degree, Juris Doctor)

litigation paralegal

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal (Construction)(Job Segment - Paralegal | Litigation Paralegal | Litigation Support)_✅ Must have Trial experience; actually assisting during a trial✅ Financial Services Litigation STRONGLY preferred✅ Direct Hire Opportunity w/ Benefits ✅ Flex Schedule (In office 3 days a week, work from home 2 days a week – Flex schedule available after 60 days with Firm)✅ Location: Washington, DC (Zip: 20036)_Position Overview:The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting attorneys during the litigation process, with an emphasis on construction litigation. This includes but is not limited to handling pre-claim investigations, drafting legal documents, maintaining indexes and organizing case files._Position Responsibilities:<ul><li>Must be well versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, to include e-filing in federal courts and state courts.</li><li>Perform administrative duties, such as calendar hearings, court and discovery deadlines.</li><li>Drafting of routine court documents, such as notices of appearance, motions for extension of time, motions for default and subpoenas.</li><li>Manage hard copy and electronic case documents, including managing email and electronic files and preparing binders of hard copy documents.</li><li>Ability to provide internet research including pulling cases from Lexis and Westlaw, as needed.</li><li>Assist with the general aspects of document productions (redacting, copying, Bates stamping).</li><li>Cite-check, bluebook and Shepardize briefs and legal memoranda.</li><li>Organize, analyze, and index documents and exhibits.</li><li>Assist with all aspects of deposition preparation.</li><li>Create and maintain trial exhibit and deposition designation databases; assist with preparation of pre and post-trial briefs.</li><li>Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.</li><li>Organizes and manages litigation cases from inception to trial and appeal including document productions, deposition preparation and trial preparation.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.</li></ul>_Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree with ABA paralegal certification or Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Paralegal studies, preferred.</li><li>6+ years minimum litigation paralegal experience REQUIRED.</li><li>Construction Litigation experience REQUIRED.</li><li>Trial experience REQUIRED.</li><li>Preferred System knowledge (Good to have): TrialDirector, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Relativity</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices.</li><li>Experienced in all areas of paralegal duties from inception of case to trial and appeal, including but not limited to case management, general research utilizing Westlaw, case retrieval, bluebooking, cite checking and proofreading pleadings.</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support applications such as Relativity.</li><li>Ability to apply understanding and knowledge of the litigation process from pretrial to post-trial.</li><li>Strong organizational and problem solving skills.</li><li>Superior interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication across a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys and staff while maintaining high level of work quality and customer service.</li><li>Ability to travel locally and nationwide as needed.</li><li>Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.</li><li>Ability to work moderate to heavy overtime.</li></ul> _(Job Segment/Skills: Paralegal, Construction Litigation, Construction Paralegal, Litigation, Litigation Paralegal, Trial, Trial director, TrialDirector, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Relativity, voir dire, Cases, Exhibits, Trial Exhibits, Deposition, case retrieval, Bluebooking, Cite Checking, Proofreading Pleadings, Pleadings, ABA Paralegal, Bachelor Degree, Juris Doctor)

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