SourcePro Search, LLC · 2 months ago
Paralegal Specialist (Litigation/Law Firm Experience)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSourcePro Search, LLC is conducting a search for an experienced Paralegal Specialist with proven arbitration and trial experience. The ideal candidate will coordinate and prepare complex legal documents, assist attorneys in trial preparations, and manage multiple case teams while ensuring efficient and cost-effective work practices.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work
Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified)
Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare and interpret complex legal documents related to investigations and white-collar defense matters; build and maintain relevant databases and files; file documents and provide copies to relevant parties
Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and agencies
Coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, as well as conduct searches on e-discovery databases such as Relativity for relevant documents
Assist attorneys with preparation of materials for depositions and coordinate logistics as needed
Perform factual research on internal and external databases and libraries
Properly format legal briefs and motions; cite check legal briefs and motions to ensure consistency with sources cited and proper citation style (Bluebook and/or California Style Manual)
Proofread, edit and review legal brief and motions in preparation of filing
Assist with the filing and printing of legal briefs, motions and other related documents
Coordinate trial preparation; attend trial and provide support to attorneys at Court; coordinate logistics, including local/remote set-up and travel arrangements
Support multiple case teams/matters simultaneously
Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services
Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs
Work overtime as required; travel as required, and
Handle additional related projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of Litigation Paralegal experience
Arbitration/trial experience
Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications
Advanced proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications
Advanced proficiency in online research and internet search resources (LexisNexis/Westlaw), as well as utilizing PACER, CM/ECF, and other electronic court and agency databases
Advanced knowledge of and familiarity with litigation procedures and terminology
Advanced knowledge of relevant jurisdictional/court/agency processes and procedures
Advanced proficiency with timekeeping and expense reporting applications
Strong knowledge of legal billing processes
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program
At least 7 years of investigations and white-collar defense practice experience at a law firm, in government service or equivalent
Company
SourcePro Search, LLC
SourcePro Search, LLC is a WEBENC Certified boutique staffing agency specializing in professional services contingent, retained and executive search staffing for permanent, contract and consulting professionals.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase