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Covington & Burling LLP · 21 hours ago

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Covington & Burling LLP is seeking an experienced, career-track litigation paralegal with substantial work experience in AmLaw 100 firms or specialized boutique law firms. The role involves managing litigation cases, providing mentorship to junior paralegals, and ensuring effective communication and coordination among the case team.

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Responsibilities

Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, case calendaring, discovery, and trial activities

Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the attorneys on the case team

On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed on large litigation matters and/or investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration

Liaise between case team attorneys and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the team's expectations

Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations

Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision

Provide formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding firm and litigation procedures and best practices

Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment

Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession

Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities

Perform other duties as requested by Firm management

Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access

Qualification

Litigation case managementTrial preparationE-discovery databasesLegal researchParalegal certificateMicrosoft OfficeLitigation support softwareJudgmentAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

BS/BA from an accredited college or university required

Minimum 5 years' work experience as a litigation paralegal in an Amlaw 100 firm or a specialized litigation practice firm

Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial

Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings

Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for workspace, setting-up remote office space, and coordinating with vendors

Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files

Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail

Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation

Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities

Ability to work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role

Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow

Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary

Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings

Experience using e-discovery databases (e.g. Concordance, Relativity, NUIX Discover)

Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting

Proficient with cite-checking, Bluebook and CA Style Manual rules

Must be available for overtime work and travel as needed

Preferred

Paralegal certificate preferred

Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. (e.g. LiveNote, CaseMap, etc.)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance

Company

Covington & Burling LLP

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Covington & Burling LLP is an international law firm that provides legal advisory services.

Founded in 1919

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cov.com

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