What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at SourcePro Search?
We are conducting a search for a skilled Litigation Paralegal with 7 years of law firm and litigation experience.
The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process.
What You’ll Do:
· Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys and clients
· Conducting research, investigating facts and informing attorneys
· Drafting, proofreading and preparing legal documents such as audits and pleadings
· Drafting case summaries and status for Lawyers and clients
· Preparing and filing documents with courts
· Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
· Tracking and updating case databases with status and pertinent case information
· Preparing court statements and forms
· Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly
· Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders
· Collecting, organizing and tracking documents
· Managing calendars and making travel arrangements for Lawyers
· Supporting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, Lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff
· Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
· Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices
· Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
· Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
· Redact information from documents
· Assist in trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and preparing trial exhibits
What You’ll Bring:
· Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal - 7 years’ experience
· Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
· Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, etc.
· Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines
· Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
· Extensive computer and database expertise (WestLaw, Lexis, CourtMap, Efiling, MSExcel and Word skills necessary) and typing.
The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process.
What You’ll Do:
· Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys and clients
· Conducting research, investigating facts and informing attorneys
· Drafting, proofreading and preparing legal documents such as audits and pleadings
· Drafting case summaries and status for Lawyers and clients
· Preparing and filing documents with courts
· Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
· Tracking and updating case databases with status and pertinent case information
· Preparing court statements and forms
· Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly
· Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders
· Collecting, organizing and tracking documents
· Managing calendars and making travel arrangements for Lawyers
· Supporting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, Lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff
· Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
· Organize exhibits, documents, briefs and appendices
· Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
· Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
· Redact information from documents
· Assist in trial preparation by preparing binders, indexing discovery, and preparing trial exhibits
What You’ll Bring:
· Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal - 7 years’ experience
· Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
· Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, etc.
· Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines
· Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
· Extensive computer and database expertise (WestLaw, Lexis, CourtMap, Efiling, MSExcel and Word skills necessary) and typing.