Litigation Support Specialist

LITIGATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST The litigation support specialist is a non-exempt position that reports to the head attorneys of the litigation section. The employee in this job performs a wide range of duties throughout the litigation process. These duties will vary from attorney to attorney and case to case. RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to) • Conducting research on individuals and companies involved in cases • Compiling, organizing, and indexing documentary evidence • Assisting attorneys with electronic document review and production • Coordinating document production, including bates labeling, scanning, and loading documents into Relativity or other eDiscovery platform • Assisting attorneys with preparation for depositions and evidentiary hearings • Coordinating service of process for citations, summonses, and subpoenas • Organizing, reviewing and managing deposition transcripts and exhibits • Preparing video deposition excerpts • Preparing documents as requested by attorneys, including pleadings, motions, proposed orders, and all forms of written discovery • Proofreading and cite checking motions and briefs, and compiling and organizing supporting evidence • Filing documents with state and federal courts in paper or electronic format, as necessary, in compliance with state, federal, and local rules • Assisting attorneys at hearings and trial with presentation of evidence using PowerPoint and OnCue • Assisting attorneys with trial preparation, including compiling trial exhibits, preparing witness files/notebooks, preparing trial notebooks, coordinating fact and expert witnesses, and serving as court liaison • Calculating and maintaining docket/calendar entries with deadlines set forth by court or Rules of Civil Procedure • Remaining current on changes in state, federal, and local rules and practices REQUIREMENTS • Minimum five years of litigation paralegal experience required • Emphasis in civil litigation practice preferred • Ability to work overtime, including weekends, to meet deadlines when dictated by workload • Thorough knowledge of software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, discovery management databases (Relativity preferred), and trial presentation software (OnCue preferred) • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion • Ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced and time sensitive environment • Ability to maintain regular, on-time attendance • Ability to manage in a professional and courteous manner interactions with clients, attorneys and other staff members ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Prioritize and manage assignments and deadlines • Manage and organize discovery and other materials • Research as needed using Westlaw • Assist attorneys with preparation for trial and hearings • Exercise discretion and good judgment over work priorities, and maintain positive relationships with clients, attorneys, legal secretaries/assistants, and other administrative staff • Maintain an organized, neat and clean work area The firm offers an attractive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the hiring and promotion of the best qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability