Litigation Paralegal

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Litigation paralegal with prior trial experience and a minimum of ten (10) years of paralegal experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery;
• Indexing, tracking, and controlling case related materials;
• Working knowledge of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and all related court filing procedures and processes;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and inclusion in case file;
• Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, cross-reference checks, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria;
• Tracking and controlling document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery);
• Indexing, tracking, and controlling exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial;
• Coordinating trial set-up and logistics as well as serving as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside vendors, such as translation services, document production vendors and trial graphics providers;
• Summarizing depositions and other transcripts;
• Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation; and
• Additional responsibilities include supporting attorneys during trial, including assistance with creation of demonstratives and courtroom presentation/support.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients/contacts.
• Working knowledge of office accounting methods and techniques, including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, as well as the ability to learn other programs.
• Working knowledge of document review platforms, including Relativity and document/deposition management platforms, including Everchron.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research.
• Compose and disseminate correspondence as required.

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate with ten years of comparable work experience required.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests.
• Achieve high level of productivity.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.