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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP · 2 days ago

Litigation Paralegal

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys during the litigation process. The role involves handling pre-claim investigations, drafting legal documents, maintaining indexes, organizing case files, and attending trials.

ConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Ben Weil

Responsibilities

Must be well-versed in federal and state court procedures, including AAA arbitration rules, with a strong understanding of e-filing protocols in both federal and state courts

Perform a wide range of administrative litigation support duties, including calendaring hearings, court appearances, and calculating discovery and procedural deadlines

Draft routine court filings such as notices of appearance, pro hac vice motions, motions for extension of time, motions for default, deposition notices, and subpoenas with precision and adherence to jurisdictional requirements

Manage both hard copy and electronic case files, including organizing and maintaining email correspondence, electronic document repositories, and preparing comprehensive deposition, hearing, and trial binders

Conduct targeted internet research, including retrieving case law and legal authority from Westlaw and other legal research platforms

Assist with document production processes, including redaction, duplication, and Bates labeling of responsive materials

Perform cite-checking of legal briefs and memoranda, ensuring accuracy of legal citations and exhibit references

Organize, analyze, and index legal documents and exhibits to support case strategy and trial preparation

Provide comprehensive support for deposition preparation, including witness file creation and coordination with attorneys

Demonstrate advanced eDiscovery capabilities, including drafting and implementing ESI protocols, collaborating with the eDiscovery team to establish and maintain Relativity databases, applying tagging criteria, conducting document review, and managing team workflows for document production

Maintain and update the Deposition Database (Opus2), ensuring accuracy and accessibility of deposition transcripts and exhibits

Create and manage trial exhibit lists and deposition designation databases; assist in the preparation of pre-trial and post-trial briefing materials

Communicate effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels of the firm, demonstrating a high level of service orientation and discretion

Organize and manage litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal, including document production, deposition coordination, and trial logistics

Exhibit excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities

Qualification

Litigation proceduresEDiscovery capabilitiesLegal researchParalegal certificationDocument managementAttention to detailOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department

Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading abilities

Solid knowledge of legal principles, litigation procedures, and court rules

Demonstrated ability to apply litigation knowledge across all phases of the case lifecycle, from pre-trial through post-trial

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to case management

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and client service

Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity

Willingness and ability to work moderate to heavy overtime as needed to meet case deadlines and trial schedules

Preferred

Bachelor's degree with ABA-approved paralegal certification, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.

Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.

Company

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Bradley is a national law firm with a reputation for skilled legal work, exceptional client service, and impeccable integrity.

Founded in 1871

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.bradley.com/

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