Job Details
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP ("AGG"), an Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in the D.C. office who will provide high-level paralegal support to attorneys in the firm s Litigation Department, with specialties including Healthcare Litigation, Business Litigation, Complex Insurance Services, Employment Law, and Intellectual Property & Technology litigation. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of ten (10) years experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or similar setting.
Position Reports to: Legal Support Manager, Litigation Practice Group Chairs, and Paralegal Committee Chairs
Overall Responsibilities:
Primary duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Collect, organize, and produce documents in response to various types of discovery requests
- Collect, analyze, and maintain factual information in centralized repositories
- Prepare pleadings, discovery, and discovery responses under the supervision of the assigning attorney
- File and e-file pleadings in federal, state, and appellate courts
- Docket court filing deadlines and scheduling orders
- Conduct and summarize research as requested by attorney
- Draft and coordinate service of subpoenas in state and federal courts
- Attend both in-state and out-of-state trials lasting one or more weeks
- Prepare for and attend hearings and trials, including preparation of trial exhibits and coordination of trial set-up and logistics, including courtroom technology
- Responsible for managing case litigation calendars and maintaining litigation files, including electronic files and databases
- Provide case management support, including monitoring and follow-up on case calendars, filing deadlines, and paper and electronic docket research
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel
- Prepare for and schedule depositions
- Routine client contact
- Overtime may be required to service litigation needs
- Other duties/tasks as assigned
Required skills:- Must have thorough knowledge of federal and state statutes, court rules, forms, processes, and procedures relating to evidence and trial practice
- Must possess research skills, including knowledge of electronic search technology and litigation databases
- Experience with programs such as Relativity, CaseMap, TextMap, Trial Director, Summation, and Concordance/ iPro is considered a plus
- Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and self-initiation
Education and Experience Requirements:- At least 10 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a mid-size or large law firm
- A Bachelor s Degree or ABA approved paralegal certificate highly desired
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe software programs
- In-court trial or hearing experience is required, with knowledge of courtroom technology
Mental/Physical/Environmental Requirements- Indoor offices with controlled temperatures with limited exposure to noise, dust, chemicals
- Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
- May sit for long periods of time
- Crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting occasionally
- Operating a personal computer, telephone, voicemail, and other office equipment on a regular basis
- Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
- Must have the ability to convey detailed information in a clear and concise manner through spoken word
- Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
HOURS FULL TIME9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.