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Title : Senior Paralegal Specialist (labor)

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # BNAE790017

Senior Paralegal Specialist (Labor) Duties: Provide first chair level paralegal support to trial teams, from case inception to finish, including managing trial logistics in coordination with Trial Services, liaising with the court clerk as needed, preparing trial exhibit lists, deposition designations, and other legal documents for trial, and coordinating war room and other trial supplies. Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents. Prepare basic pleadings and shell templates of discovery notices and responses. Proactively and independently anticipate and attend to case needs and coordinate workflow with attorneys. Compile and prepare exhibits for court filings including cover sheets and redactions if necessary. Maintain pleadings files and other case or project records; circulate materials to project team, as needed. Maintain chronological records of project activity. Arrange filings, mailings and service list deliveries with appropriate courts, government agencies and other parties. Prepare binders of case documents and exhibits for depositions, hearings, trials and other proceedings. Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters, contract attorneys, research services, exhibit preparation services, filing services and printers. Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services. Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems and other computer-based technology. Assist in identifying pleadings to be included in firm s precedent/knowledge management collection. Conduct statutory, regulatory or factual research with respect to client matters. Such research might include investigation of federal or state laws and regulations, relevant markets, corporate participants and industry standards and practices. Participate in due diligence, privilege and other reviews of client records and files. Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices of the firm, anticipating and assuming responsibility for special staffing needs, such as overtime, clerical and/or notary assistance. Establish strong rapport and working relationships with attorneys and staff, and foster and encourage a culture of superior client service, responsiveness and collegiality. Demonstrate poise, professionalism and discretion when interacting with peers, attorneys, staff, and outside business contacts Travel, as required by the Practice and/or client.As requested by the Labor and Employment Practice Manager or assigned attorneys, coordinate work of other paralegals and/or project assistants or clerical team members. Qualifications: Four-year college degree required. 8+ years of general litigation experience required, with an emphasis on trial experience within a law firm setting; Labor and Employment experience preferred. Legal Assistant/Paralegal certification preferred but not required. Substantive knowledge of and familiarity with specific areas of law, as required. Strong analytical and research skills. Advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate potentially detailed and complex information to others. Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to organize self and others. Demonstrated strong attention to detail. Ability to prioritize, manage heavy workload and adjust to changing priorities, work independently and as a member of a team, manage multiple projects with specific deadlines, and complete tasks under time pressure as necessary. Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities. Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners. Ability to work over-time as needed. Commitment to professional growth and development.

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