Litigation Paralegal

Cole Huber LLP, a defense-side law firm focusing on local government clients, is hiring a highly motivated, experienced, litigation paralegal who has proficiency with a wide range of legal technology.  The ideal candidate will possess superior organizational and verbal/written communication skills, proactive in confidently managing all phases of litigation matters.

• Responsibilities will include:
• Pretrial and trial preparation, including witness coordination, trial notebook preparation, exhibit management, preparation of trial demonstratives, and trial subpoenas
• Document management and review, including hardcopy and electronic document review for discovery proceedings, preparing summaries and privilege logs, and organizing and managing material for responses
• Manage ESI issues, including data mining, coordination with IT personnel (clients and ESI management firms), database management, and related tasks
• Pleading and discovery preparation, including drafting, review and revision of various legal documents
• Background investigation, property searches, judicial and expert witness research
• Liaison functions with experts, witnesses, co-counsel, and others
• Any other legal-related duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• BA/BS and/or paralegal certificate/degree required
• 5+ years' experience as a Litigation Paralegal
• Articulate, organized team player with excellent writing skills
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Must be highly proficient in discovery management software, large document productions, and use of research platforms

Offering:

• Competitive Salary, to be determined by experience ($95,000 to $115,000)
• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, 401(k))
• Paid Vacation/Sick Leave