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Title : Senior Litigation Paralegal

Location : Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh
Refer to Job # WCAI735319


Senior Litigation Paralegal Duties: Work alongside attorneys, paralegals, and staff during all phases of the litigation process, from the initiation of a case to the discovery period through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. Organize documents and coordinate document productions. Conduct the Bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents. Set up and maintain files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter. Prepare electronic productions. Under the guidance of an attorney, categorize documents by subject matter, prepare a chronology of facts and create production charts. Conduct various document searches and factual research. Create and maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, pull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations. Prepare witness and matter materials for case preparation. Organize interview memos, digests and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation. Prepare for and attend depositions. Under attorney supervision, gather and prepare documents relevant to the deponent, organize exhibits, take notes and handle exhibits during the deposition and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding. Motion practice. Pull relevant documents, proofread papers, organize exhibits and create document indices in the preparation of motion filing. Court filings. Work with attorneys and in the preparation and filing of all court documents. Create, bind and distribute both file and courtesy copies. Organize the briefs, exhibits and appendices. Filing of documents with the Court within both the State and Federal (PACER) systems Act as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside agencies. Oversee the progress of documents through litigation support, order transcripts from reporting services and fulfill requests from outside counsel and others. Prepare for and attend trials. Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents, coordinate trial set-up and logistics, assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, handling exhibits, and marking documents referred to by counsel, assist in the preparation of witness testimony and serve as liaison between trial attorneys and in-house staff. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate from ABA-approved program preferred. Legal Research, Drafting legal correspondence, Compliance. 8 years complex litigation experience in a law firm required. Trial experience preferred. Strong computer skills are required including proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel Adobe, pdfDocs or similar PDF software; Proficient in e-discovery software such as Relativity, Concordance, etc. Ability to perform Internet research and use Lexis or Westlaw. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent time management skills. Strong knowledge of compliance and best practices. Background in legal principles, terminology and research techniques. Detail oriented with great analytical skills. Experience drafting legal correspondence and revising legal documents. Experience administratively supporting legal groups.
 
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