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Jackson Lewis P.C. · 6 days ago

Litigation Paralegal

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Jackson Lewis P.C. is focused on employment and labor law, assisting employers in developing proactive strategies and strong policies. The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in managing all aspects of assigned cases, including drafting motions, organizing documents, and preparing for trials and depositions.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Tad Farthing, AIRS Certified Recruiter

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court matters, and arbitration proceedings

Assist with preparation of federal and state administrative filings

Draft motions, pleadings, notices, correspondence, etc

Analyze, review and organize documents and data from materials produced during discovery; and, prepare/coordinate document production and responses to discovery requests

Prepare deposition and record subpoenas according to state and federal regulations; coordinate production of third-party records and summarize same; prepare deposition outlines and summaries

Analyze and review privileged documents

Trial and arbitration preparation; preparation and management of trial exhibits and other trial related assistance

Presentation of case summaries and courses of action to supervising attorneys

Conducting limited legal research, including but not limited to, Lexis and Pacer research

Cite-checking when necessary

Liaison with courts, opposing counsel, and litigation vendors, including process servers and couriers

Knowledge of developments, procedures and rules in the forums where the office practices

Demonstrate basic strategic thinking and initiative with case assignments

Awareness of calendar deadlines

Responsible for personal billable time entries and maintaining billable requirements

Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and appointment issues

Qualification

Litigation experienceEmployment law knowledgeDocument management softwareTrial preparationLegal researchEEOC procedures knowledgeBilling software experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkProblem-solving skillsTime management

Required

5 years minimum litigation paralegal experience

Experience working with federal and state court litigation cases from onset to trial phase

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Highly focused and detailed-oriented with exceptional analytical skills

High reliability, team oriented, professional demeanor

Must be proactive with strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Results oriented and excellent time management skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure/deadlines and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; self-motivated

Ability to interact professionally with attorneys and support staff while maintaining a strong client service attitude

Work independently and as part of a team towards common goal of excellent client service

Strong sense of confidentiality and ability to exercise sound judgment

Preferred

Experience in employment law

Experience with class-actions, and wage and hour productions

Knowledge of EEOC/state agency procedures

Familiarity with the rules of federal and state procedures

Experience with billing hours with software programs – Intapp knowledge

Experience with document management software - Netdocs knowledge

Versed in trial preparation

Bachelor's Degree

ABA Paralegal Certificate

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan available

Profit Sharing (after required length of employment)

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account

Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Company

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Glassdoor4.0

Jackson Lewis P.C.is a workplace law firm.

Founded in 1958

White Plains, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jacksonlewis.com

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