Business Litigation Paralegal - Masterson Recruiting, Inc.

Job Summary & Objectives

Under the direction and supervision of attorneys, paralegals are expected to provide advanced, complex assistance in support of client case teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in both state and federal courts
• Must have strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficiency with document management databases (Relativity and CaseMap preferred)
• Strong organization skills and detail-oriented

Duties

• Prepare and maintain case files, indices, and chronologies.
• Assemble and organize requested materials for attorney or client review.
• Utilize a variety of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases (such as document review and file management systems), and imaging in discovery and case management.
• Assist in the document production process, including review for production and/or privilege, tagging and redaction, preparing privilege and redaction logs, and assisting with logistics and coordination utilizing document review tools and quality control of productions.
• Utilize internet file transfer, document security/encryption, and best practices in client data management.
• Interact with E-Discovery vendors, vendor management, and quality control.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda or pleadings.
• Perform investigative and background research, including witness location, and cases/legal authority gathering.
• Create and maintain databases of documents and information.
• Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required by team attorneys and/or clients.
• Assist at and in preparation for depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Assist at and with preparation for trial including gathering documents to be used as trial exhibits, preparation of witness binders, deposition designations, review and organization of materials for use by team attorneys, preparation of electronic presentations, and coordination with litigation support personnel.
• Provide proactive management of larger cases, including coordinating support efforts and preparing for upcoming events.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Annual billable hours are 1600 (excluding overtime from calculations)

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate required.