Senior Litigation Paralegal Paralegal Department Summary An experienced career-track litigation paralegal with substantial work experience in AmLaw 100 firms or specialized boutique law firms who will contribute as lead paralegal on large complex cases and provide instruction and informal mentorship to junior paralegals at the Firm. Apply Qualifications ? Minimum 5 years work experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 firm or a specialized litigation practice firm. ? Experience with all stages of litigation including intake discovery and trial. ? Experience preparing for and attending trialsarbitrationshearings. ? Experience coordinating trialarbitration logistics including negotiating for work space setting-up remote office space and coordinating with vendors. ? Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect store and maintain paper and electronic case files. ? Proficient with cite-checking and Bluebook rules. ? Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail. Duties and Responsibilities ? Perform all elements of litigation case management including file management discovery and trial activities. ? Implement case calendaring system to track filings and appropriately distribute information. ? Utilize existing systems and procedures andor establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the attorneys on the case team. ? On a case-specific basis coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed on large litigation matters andor investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trialarbitration. ? Liaise between case team attorneys and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the teams expectations. Proactively identify opportunities to improve systems and procedures implementing new systems as appropria te. ? Interact with outside entities e.g. courts government agencies expert witnesses corporations vendors and other law firms to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities specifically trials and arbitrations. ? Lead discovery and witness preparation support efforts. ? Draft review andor analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys conduct legal research under attorney supervision. ? Provide formal andor informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding firm and litigation procedures and best practices. Qualifications Continued ? Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner strong service orientation. ? Excellent organizational skills including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities. ? Ability to work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role. ? Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow. ? Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations. ? Excellent written and verbal communication skills including communications that are clear and concise use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary. ? Experience with court and administrative agency filings including electronic or e-filings. ? Experience using e-discovery databases e.g. Relativity Nuix Discover. ? Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. e.g. LiveNote CaseMap etc.. ? Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint. Duties and Responsibilities Continued ? Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment. ? Manage relationships with peers in co- counsel or virtual law firm organizations. ? Continuously refine develop and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession. ? Adhere to Firm policies practices and priorities. ? Perform other duties as requested by Firm management. ? Uphold high standards of confidentiality discretion and integrity particularly with respect to all sensitive andor confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access. Status Non-Exempt Reports To Paralegal Manager Workplace Type Hybrid Salary range of 110000-137500 based on geography and experience level. Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington. httpswww.cov.comencareersstaffbenefits View Covington job applicant privacy notice here httpswww.cov.comenjob-applicant-privacy-notice Qualifications Continued ? Proficiency using LexisNexis Westlaw and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting. ? Must be available for overtime work and travel as needed. ? BSBA from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. ? Paralegal certificate preferred. Covington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment including hir ing salary promotion discipline termination and benefits on the basis of race color ethnicity religion national origin g ender gender identity or expression age marital status sexual orientation family responsibility disability including physical handicap or any other improper criterion. Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable l aws including the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Ang eles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.