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K&L Gates · 1 day ago

Trial Litigation Paralegal

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $161K/yr

5+ years exp

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal with profound trial experience to join their Pittsburgh office. The role involves assisting lawyers with trial preparation and support tasks, including managing trial databases and presenting exhibits to enhance trial presentations.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leverage experience as litigation paralegal to support and advise trial teams as they prepare for and litigate matters up to and through trial and/or final hearing

Provide litigation support, case analysis, exhibit tracking, and assist with managing witnesses throughout trials, mediations, arbitrations, focus groups, conferences, and other similar events in various jurisdictions

Assist with creating and presenting PowerPoint demonstratives and summary exhibits for trials, mediations, arbitrations, focus groups, conferences, and other similar events

Review, revise, process deposition designations, objections, and counters to coordinate exchange with other parties; accurately prepare and refine video clips for trial including: editing, synchronizing when necessary, exporting, delivery and/or play-back of finalized video clips in court-compatible formats; collaborate with trial teams to adjust clips based on evolving rulings and objections; troubleshoot technical issues during clip creation and during trial presentation

Build, inventory, and present databases of trial exhibits, demonstratives, and deposition designations

Facilitate logistics, pre-recording, and editing of presentations for virtual focus groups

Build and operate equipment setup for trials, mediations, arbitrations, focus groups, conferences, and other similar events

Traveling as necessary to support trial teams

Assist with scheduling of projects requiring equipment rentals and trial presentation specialists

Comfortable and conversant with litigation support tools (Nuix Discover, Relativity, Opus2, etc.)

Provide daily operational support and administration of litigation databases

Communicate with case teams and practice support teams regarding workflow, problems, and resolutions

Coordinate with vendors and service providers for outside services, if necessary, following the firm’s procurement policies

Develop and establish best practices, procedures, and systems associated with all responsibilities to aid in training and educating of colleagues and clients

Create training documents and visual guides related to all aspects of trial presentation and logistics; train team members on same

Maintains all administrative standards set by the firm, including the preparation and submittal of daily time entries, attendance at administrative meetings, tracking and properly storing client relevant/firm information, and other administrative tasks as assigned

Communicates and enforces firm policies as necessary

Supports senior colleagues to identify needs, develop solutions, engage with stakeholders and implement those solutions

Provides input regarding hiring and performance reviews

Understands the structure of the firm; understands the work of practice areas and shared services support groups

Qualification

Trial experienceLitigation supportTrial presentation softwareMicrosoft OfficeBasic accounting principlesCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsAttention to detail

Required

College Degree preferred with at least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience

Substantial trial experience

Significant experience and dexterity with trial presentation software applications such as TrialDirector, OnCue, and/or Sanction

Leadership and management skills

Ability to follow detailed instruction and handle complex work

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and specific practice-group technology

Must be able to produce accurate results

Ability to anticipate, plan, and prioritize work while managing competing demands to meet deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to meet obligations with confidentiality, integrity, and sensitivity

High attention to detail and the ability to follow up on assignments with little or no guidance from leadership

Critical thinking skills sufficient to make independent decisions regarding daily work tasks

Ability to bring problems, concerns, or discrepancies to the attention of the supervising lawyer

Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and Excel

Must be current in practice area industry trends and in the legal profession

This job operates in an office setting and is largely sedentary, requiring the routine use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The ability to open file cabinets, lift files, bend and stand on a stool may also be required

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)

Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge

Dental Insurance

Wellness Program

Vision Insurance

Pre-tax Commuting Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Protection

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

Health Advocacy Services

Paid Time Off (20 days/year through first 4 years of employment; 25 days/year after 5 years of employment)

Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance

Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)

Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service

Paid Holidays (12)

Addiction Resources

Family Building Benefits

Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities

529 Deductions

Relocation

Accident Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Critical Illness Insurance

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs

Bereavement Leave

All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

Company

K&L Gates

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At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.klgates.com/

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