Senior Litigation Paralegal

SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a dynamic Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a top-rated law firm based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of paralegal experience, a strong background in litigation, and hands-on experience with trial, arbitration, and mediation. Proficiency in cite-checking and Bluebooking is essential.
  
What You’ll Do:

• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;
• Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified);
• Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents related to litigation matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties;
• Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and agencies; prepare and commence ECF filings;
• Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys; conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents; and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks;
• Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions;
• Perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries;
• Coordinate trial preparation; attend trial and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings; coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements;
• Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services;
• Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;
• Work overtime as required; travel as required, and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

 
What You’ll Bring:

• At least 5 years of Paralegal experience (required);
• At least 5 years’ litigation experience (required);
• Trial/Arbitration/Mediation experience (required);
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate (preferred);

• Proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
• Proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
• Proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
• Experience with transcript management applications (LiveNote);
• Proficiency with cite-checking/bluebooking;
• Proficiency in online research and internet search resources (LexisNexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing PACER, CM/ECF, and other electronic court and agency databases;
• Knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures;
• Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications; and
• Knowledge of legal billing processes.