What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Eureka Infotech Inc?
About the Job:
The litigation paralegal shall perform various substantive legal duties under the supervision of the attorneys in the Litigation practice group.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organize and maintain document intensive files from the inception of the case through the completion.
- Conduct factual investigations and interviews to identify key parties, related issues and relevant documents for the preparation of discovery.
- Review E-discovery for production.
- Review production documents of answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for production of documents including the production of electronically stored information.
- Coordinate depositions of parties requested by attorneys.
- Summarize and organize depositions, records, medical records and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools.
- Draft various pleadings and filings in Federal and State level civil litigation matters.
- Assist with all aspects of case litigation, trial preparation including identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions and trial.
- Verify case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw.
- Interact with various government and court officials as well as with clients.
- Maintain attorney calendars with case deadlines.
- Assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids and witnesses.
- Maintain time sheets and meet firm deadlines in accordance with Firm policies.
- Communicate and coordinate with experts for key data, reports and supporting documents.
- Writes investigative memos
- Independently handles investigating cases
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills Requirement
- Must have a high school diploma or GED. A four-year college degree or certificate in paralegal studies is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years litigation experience and the ability to manage complex litigation using current technology.
- Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Excellent time management, organizational abilities and strong proofreading skills are also required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person