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Cooley LLP · 4 months ago

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Washington DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $146K/yr

5+ years exp

Cooley LLP is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support the firm’s Supreme Court/Appellant practice group. The Senior Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing high-level paralegal support during all phases of the litigation process, including preparation for depositions, motion practice, court filings, and trial assistance.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare for and attend depositions and oral arguments:

Coordinate deposition/ argument logistics

Prepare witness files and exhibits to be used at deposition

Attend deposition with attorney to take notes, handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding

Organize and track argument preparation materials

Assist in the courtroom

Motion practice and court filings:

Draft certain motions and pleadings

Cite-check briefs and motions to ensure consistency with sources cited and proper citation style (Bluebook or other applicable style guide)

Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies

Prepare properly formatted templates of briefs, motions, and other filings compliant with applicable jurisdictional rules

Proofread briefs, motions, and other filings prior to filing

Assemble and review appellate appendices and exhibits

Coordinate printing and delivery of briefs, compliant with applicable jurisdictional rules

Communicate with clerk’s offices at state, federal, and appellate courts

Electronically file briefs and other materials

Prepare for and attend trials:

Coordinate trial logistics and liaison with Trial and Litigation Support Manager, as necessary

Organize and track exhibits, files and all other supporting documents

Assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating courtroom presentation software

Assist in the preparation of witness testimony

Qualification

Civil procedure knowledgeCite-checking skillsBluebooking skillsTrial preparationOrganizational skillsSupervisory skillsWritten communicationOral communicationWork under pressureTeamwork skills

Required

Available to work overtime, as required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum of 5 years' experience

Knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, and law of assigned specialized practice area

Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and Bluebooking skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Supervisory skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work well with others, including clients

Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.

Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits

21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.

Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

Detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Company

Cooley LLP

Glassdoor4.0

Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.

Founded in 1920

Palo Alto, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cooley.com

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