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Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP · 1 day ago

Paralegal

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join their Complex Litigation team in Reno, Nevada. The role involves providing organizational and practice-specific assistance to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, including case preparation, document management, and legal research.

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Responsibilities

Assists attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial
Oversees organization, maintenance, and appropriate utilization of electronic and hard-copy documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of electronic case folders and tracking spreadsheets across various platforms
Assists attorneys and other paralegals in large-scale projects outside of typical litigation scope
Participates in document reviews and document productions; works with attorneys and other paralegals in navigating electronic databases as part of case fact development
Performs analytical tasks; reviews and summarizes documents and deposition transcripts
Assists with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials; conduct fact research on the internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw and Lexis
Assists with law and motion practice, assembles motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensures proper service
Drafts common pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings
Familiar with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc., and ensures compliance with rules
Performs and oversees both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirms case quotes; proofreads briefs and other legal documents
Assists with trial preparations; creates trial notebooks; identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules; maintains trial calendars; and communicates effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
Assists in preparation of post-trial filings, including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc. and organize the case for an appeal, if necessary
Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Perform other duties as requested

Qualification

Litigation experienceTrial preparationParalegal CertificationNALA certificationE-filing proficiencyDocument managementMicrosoft Office SuiteClient service skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and Paralegal Certification preferred; equivalent experience considered
Minimum of 5 or more years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal working on construction defect litigation matters within a multi-lawyer law firm
Exceptional computer skills, with the ability to learn and apply new software applications quickly
Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation, and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, experience assisting attorneys in the courtroom
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, as well as document management
Proficiency with e-filing and litigation support applications such as e-discovery platforms (e.g., Everlaw or Relativity), NetDocuments, Adobe Acrobat, cloud-based file-sharing platforms / FTP link platforms, and similar technology
Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff while anticipating the needs of attorneys, clients, and matters
Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, outstanding organizational skills, and ability to learn new technology
Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
Skilled at drafting clear and concise memoranda, detailed fact summaries, pleadings, and other documents
Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to shifting deadlines and/or strict deadlines, with the willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed, including weekends
Position may periodically require off-site work at a war room or the courthouse when the case goes to trial

Preferred

NALA certification preferred

Company

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

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Womble Bond Dickinson is a transatlantic law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers based in 37 UK and US office locations.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.23M
Key Investors
HSBC
2022-04-06Debt Financing· $5.23M

Leadership Team

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Elizabeth O. Temple
CEO and Chair
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David Attanasio
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