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Jackson Lewis P.C. · 1 hour ago

Litigation Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a national law firm focused on employment and labor law, providing proactive strategies and solutions for employers. The Litigation Paralegal will manage e-discovery, prepare legal documents, assist in trial preparation, and support attorneys in various legal proceedings.

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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
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 some; 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
Prepare initial drafts of various pleadings and discovery documents in matters before Federal Administrative Law Judges (MSHA and OSHA)
Presentation of case summaries and courses of action to supervising attorneys
Conducting legal research, including but not limited to, Lexis and Pacer research
Cite-checking and shepardizing and assistance with motion preparation
Liaison with courts and litigation vendors, including process servers and couriers
Prepare responses to audit requests
Keep abreast of developments, procedures and rules in the forums where the office practices
Demonstrate basic strategic thinking and initiative with case assignments
Maintain calendars, provide attorney billing/invoice processing support, complete reports and enter time records and create new file and update client matter reports
Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and consular appointment issues
Witness interviews and preparation of interview summaries, prepare government agency filings
Extensive subpoena service, editing documents

Qualification

Legal researchTrial preparationDocument managementCivil ProceduresCaseMapTrialMapTrial DirectorAnalytical skillsClient serviceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solvingTime managementWritten communicationOral communicationTeamwork

Required

Strong interpersonal skills, detail orientated with exceptional analytical skills
Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to multi-task are essential
Proficiency in Windows environment including Word, Outlook and Excel
Must be proactive with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedures
Results oriented and excellent time management skills
Creative problem solving skills
Well versed in trial preparation
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
Excellent written and oral communication skills
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
Paralegal degree or related certificate, high school diploma or equivalent minimum
Associate Degree required

Preferred

5 years minimum legal experience is a plus, preferably in employment law
Knowledge of attorney billing system a plus
Experience with class-actions, and wage and hour productions a plus
Solid working knowledge of CaseMap, TrialMap, and Trial Director
Bachelor's Degree preferred
ABA Paralegal Certificate highly preferred

Company

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (5)
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2023 (3)
2022 (6)
2021 (5)
2020 (3)

Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alec Nealon
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Alison Jacobs Wice
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