What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.?
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Litigation Paralegal FLSA: Non-Exempt; Hourly
DEPARTMENT: Litigation STATUS: Full-time; On-site
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.
LFSP is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.