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Title : Project Paralegal

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # CUYN728980

Project Paralegal Duties: Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, case calendaring, discovery, and trial activities. Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the lawyers on the case team. On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior Paralegals and other support staff on large litigation matters and/or investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration. Liaise between case team lawyers and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the team s expectations. Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors, and other law Firms) to gather information or coordinate activities in support of Firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations. Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by lawyers and conduct legal research per lawyer direction. On a case specific basis, provide formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals. Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment. Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities and an ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow. Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills to meet the needs or anticipated changes on assigned matters. Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations. Observe and comply with Firm policies, practices, and priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar, and appropriate vocabulary. Qualifications: BS/BA from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. Paralegal certificate preferred. Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings, preferred. Experience using e-discovery databases (e.g., Concordance, Relativity, Ringtail) preferred. Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts (e.g., LiveNote, CaseMap, COVinteractive, etc.) preferred. Prior work experience as a Litigation Paralegal in an AmLaw 100 Firm or a specialized litigation practice Firm preferred. Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial. Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting. Proficiency with cite-checking and Bluebook rules preferred. Ability to work as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role. Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail. Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the Firm in a courteous and professional manner, and a strong service orientation. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.

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