Litigation Paralegal

Are you a litigation paralegal with an interest in working with one of the top firms in the country? If so, R & W Group has a great new opportunity! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a litigation paralegal in DC. In this role, you would support attorneys in all phases of large scale, complex litigation, including research, drafting and preparing filings, trial preparation and support, and other case related tasks. The role requires regular overtime and will involve extended travel. The ideal candidate will possess relevant litigation and trial experience from a law firm. The team prefers big law experience, but would consider experience with a midsize or smaller firm. This is a great opportunity for experienced paralegals who are passionate about supporting trials. This paralegal will work with a very well-known team on interesting matters. Duties and Responsibilities: Trial Preparation and SupportProvide trial preparation and on-site courtroom supportMaintain trial notebooks, exhibit binders and witness materialsCoordinate with trial support vendors including hot seat and graphic servicesOversee equipment logistics for courtroom and war room setup and troubleshootingCoordinate travel, lodging and related logistics with external service providersManage witness schedules, exhibit handling and other trial logisticsSupport attorneys during trial with document retrieval, exhibits and real time assistancePrepare demonstratives, exhibit lists, witness lists and related filingsAssist with PowerPoint presentations including graphics, slides and media editsMaintain familiarity with Trial Director and other trial presentation tools Core Litigation and Case ManagementApply a comprehensive understanding of litigation workflows including motion practice, discovery management, trial preparation and appellate proceduresManage administrative tasks across all phases of a litigation matterInterpret and apply court rules, standing orders and filing requirementsBluebook, cite check and proofread briefs and other legal documentsPrioritize and manage multiple assignments within tight deadlines Discovery and DepositionsCoordinate and manage large scale document collection and productionPrepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries; track deposition activitySupport preparation for fact and expert witness depositions Document, Research and Filing ManagementManage electronic and hard copy documents using Firm and client specific technologyAssist with transcript management using platforms such as Case Notebook and Opus2Use eDiscovery and case management tools including Relativity, Case Notebook, Trial Director and Adobe Acrobat ProConduct legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw and online resourcesDraft, prepare and process documents for service and electronic filing in federal jurisdictions using Pacer and ECF Collaboration, Technology and Professional SkillsMaintain expertise in technology relevant to the position and apply current tools to enhance teamwork, client service and efficiencyDelegate tasks to and oversee the work of Project Assistants and temporary staffDemonstrate strong interpersonal skills when interacting with clients, attorneys and staffCommunicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal formatsPerform other duties as requested or assigned by an Attorney or team member Education and/or Experience: Required:BA/BS with strong academic credentialsMinimum three years of paralegal experience (including trial prep and attendance).Previous experience in a law firmProficient with Microsoft Office applications and eDiscovery softwarePreferred:Large case management backgroundParalegal certificate from an ABA accredited program