R&W ยท 21 hours ago
Civil Litigation Paralegal
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $143K/yr
3+ years expR & W Group LLC is a top law firm seeking a Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in complex litigation. The role involves trial preparation, case management, and collaboration with attorneys and clients, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Provide trial preparation and on-site courtroom support
Maintain trial notebooks, exhibit binders and witness materials
Coordinate with trial support vendors including hot seat and graphic services
Oversee equipment logistics for courtroom and war room setup and troubleshooting
Coordinate travel, lodging and related logistics with external service providers
Manage witness schedules, exhibit handling and other trial logistics
Support attorneys during trial with document retrieval, exhibits and real time assistance
Prepare demonstratives, exhibit lists, witness lists and related filings
Assist with PowerPoint presentations including graphics, slides and media edits
Maintain familiarity with Trial Director and other trial presentation tools
Apply a comprehensive understanding of litigation workflows including motion practice, discovery management, trial preparation and appellate procedures
Manage administrative tasks across all phases of a litigation matter
Interpret and apply court rules, standing orders and filing requirements
Bluebook, cite check and proofread briefs and other legal documents
Prioritize and manage multiple assignments within tight deadlines
Coordinate and manage large scale document collection and production
Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, exhibits and summaries; track deposition activity
Support preparation for fact and expert witness depositions
Manage electronic and hard copy documents using Firm and client specific technology
Assist with transcript management using platforms such as Case Notebook and Opus2
Use eDiscovery and case management tools including Relativity, Case Notebook, Trial Director and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Conduct legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw and online resources
Draft, prepare and process documents for service and electronic filing in federal jurisdictions using Pacer and ECF
Maintain expertise in technology relevant to the position and apply current tools to enhance teamwork, client service and efficiency
Delegate tasks to and oversee the work of Project Assistants and temporary staff
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when interacting with clients, attorneys and staff
Communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats
Perform other duties as requested or assigned by an Attorney or team member
Qualification
Required
BA/BS with strong academic credentials
Minimum three years of paralegal experience
Previous experience in a law firm
Proficient at Microsoft Office applications and eDiscovery software
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with lawyers, staff, managers, clients, and the public
Ability to understand oral instructions and to ask for clarification when necessary
Ability to accurately classify, index, file and retrieve legal documents
Ability to create, edit, print and save documents in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage document collections in standard litigation support software
Preferred
Writing sample submitted with resume
MDL or life sciences background
Mass torts experience
Experience handling medical records
Large case management background
Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Company
R&W
R&W provides a comprehensive range of civil engineering, environmental and plant services with specialist expertise in highways maintenance.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-27Acquired
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