McDowell Hetherington LLP ยท 10 hours ago
Senior Litigation Paralegal
McDowell Hetherington LLP is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to provide support for attorneys throughout all phases of litigation. The role involves preparing legal documents, assisting with trial preparations, and managing complex dockets while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Providing paralegal support for attorneys with complex dockets
Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, and pre-trial motions
Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
Proofread and review formatting of final documents
Assisting with e-discovery projects and productions
Assisting in preparation for mediations and depositions, including compiling exhibits and key documents
Assisting in all aspects of trial preparations, including utilizing trial technology
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date calendars for important trial (and other) deadlines
Provide support to legal assistant teams as needed
Maintain a clean workspace
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
At least five (5) years of experience as a Paralegal in a litigation environment
Stable tenure with previous employers
Advanced Microsoft Office and Teams skills
Substantial experience working with electronic court filings in both state and federal courts
Experience managing and organizing large files both manually and electronically
Experience with Netdocs or a similar document management system
Experience with LMS+ or a similar timekeeping system
Professional demeanor
Company
McDowell Hetherington LLP
McDowell Hetherington is a national trial firm that supports the energy, insurance, and financial sectors, among others, with their most complex legal needs.