Litigation Paralegal from Catapult Staffing

Are you a skilled and detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field? We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to become an integral part of our dynamic legal team. As a key player in our firm, you will collaborate with experienced attorneys to provide critical support in all phases of the litigation process. If you possess exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal assistance, we invite you to apply and contribute to our success in achieving positive outcomes for our clients. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a stimulating and supportive environment, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

Position Responsibilities:

• Must be well versed in both federal and state court procedures and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal courts and state courts.
• Perform administrative duties, such as calendar hearings, court, and discovery deadlines.
• Drafting of routine court documents, such as notices of appearance, motions for extension of time, motions for default, and subpoenas.
• Manage hard copy and electronic case documents, including managing email and electronic files and preparing binders of hard copy documents.
• Ability to provide internet research including pulling cases from Lexis and Westlaw, as needed.
• Assist with the general aspects of document productions (redacting, copying, Bates stamping)
• Cite-check, bluebook, and Shepardize briefs and legal memoranda.
• Organize, analyze, and index documents and exhibits.
• Assist with all aspects of deposition preparation.
• Create and maintain trial exhibit and deposition designation databases; assist with preparation of pre and post-trial briefs.
• Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.
• Organizes and manages litigation cases from inception to trial and appeal including document productions, deposition preparation and trial preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.
  

Job Requirements:

Position Requirements and Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with ABA paralegal certification or Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies, preferred
• 7 years minimum litigation paralegal experience.
• Detail oriented with strong proofreading skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and practices
• Ability to apply understanding and knowledge of the litigation process from pretrial to post-trial.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication across a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys and staff while maintaining high level of work quality and customer service.
• Ability to travel locally and nationwide as needed.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• Ability to work moderate to heavy overtime.

Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000