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Class Action Paralegal & Litigation Project Manager

National law Firm, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, is searching for candidates to fill a class action paralegal and litigation project manager position from either its Indianapolis or Chicago office. The candidate will work under the supervision of senior class-action litigators that helm the practice to provide paralegal and case-management services for the many pending matters the Firm is handling across the United States. In this hybrid role, the candidate will work approximately half their time as a billing paralegal and half their time as a litigation project manager. In addition to traditional paralegal services including (among others) initial document preparation, organization and discovery-based work, the candidate will provide litigation project management services including (among others) tracking and updating internal case dockets and preparing and updating internal Firm reports. A qualified candidate will also have the ability to professionally and promptly interact with clients and other firm personnel and safeguard the confidentiality of client information. Strong organizational skills are a must. The position’s responsibilities will also require the ability to operate Microsoft Office applications and current case-management technologies. Finally, qualified candidates must be motivated and accountable, with excellent communication skills, good organizational and time management skills, and a team-player attitude.

Education and Certification

• Formal legal training resulting, at a minimum, in a Certificate of Completion of Paralegal Course of Study from an accredited college or university, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• 8 or more years’ experience in a law firm (or comparable experience in an in-house position) performing paralegal and project-management duties is preferred;
• Familiarity with complex litigation (i.e., class actions, MDL, mass torts).
• Experience with CasePoint, Case Notebook and/or Trial Director a plus.

Duties and primary responsibilities include, but are not lim

Paralegal:

• Assist with drafting of correspondence, routine discovery requests and responses, litigation hold documents, case intake forms, and non-substantive pleadings.
• Assist with document reviews, productions and third-party subpoenas.
• Coordinate administrative aspects of discovery process in cases with legal assistant staff, including deposition notices, scheduling of court reporters, payment of court reporter invoices, ingesting deposition transcripts into Firm’s technology applications, and assembly of exhibit binders.
• Summarize client documents for easier analysis.
• Complete daily billing time records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality standards (keeps confidential all information concerning firm matters and clients).
• Assist with other duties as appropriate.

Litigation Project Manager:

• Communicate with lawyers in class-action practice to facilitate completion of litigation updates along with communication regarding case status and deadlines.
• Assist and train other Firm employees as needed to maximize use of Firm’s document management system, document review software, and legal docketing/calendaring software.
• Monitor and administer naming convention and class action practice protocols to improve practice efficiency.
• Create, prepare and update internal Firm reports.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Success Factors

Personal characteristics that will contribute to success in this position are a strong work ethic and personal integrity; a strong a high degree of attention to detail; ability to effectively work in a team environment; ability to maintain confidential information; creativity and initiative; ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure; and ability to be flexible.

Firm Benefits

The Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/HSA, dental, vision, life, disability, family care leave, 401k/profit sharing retirement package and pet insurance. Employees are also eligible to work a hybrid schedule of three days in the office with up to two days per week working from home. The Firm will supply the necessary computer and accessory equipment to facilitate this hybrid work schedule.

About Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary serves the legal and business needs of the transportation industry on a full-service basis. Our legal team is experienced in not only regulatory compliance, but also business structuring and transactions, litigation, insurance, labor and employment, highway accident defense, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, workers' compensation, logistics, driver leasing, warehousing, private fleet operations, outsourcing, and customs. We also represent clients in a variety of other related industries, including those that provide services or products in insurance, alternative workforce strategies, construction and real estate development, manufacturing, retail goods, and professional services. With our principal office in Indianapolis and other offices located coast to coast, we are easily accessible to clients nationwide.

The Firm has a collaborative, team culture that fosters support among peers and collegiality between assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and managers.  We have a welcoming, equitable workplace with an open-door policy.  The Firm was named Top 30 in Client Service in 2016, Indy Star Top Workplaces for 6 consecutive years, and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms in 2022.

Resumes with previous law firm experience will be considered first.  Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Send resume and cover letter to hr@scopelitis.com.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.