ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

MP's client is one of the nation's leading litigation boutiques. Formed during the financial crisis in 2009 by two highly regarded partners at leading global law firms, the firm has since grown steadily to over 65 people with offices in New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The firm occupies an elite space in the legal profession, representing important clients around the world in some of the most challenging disputes and investigations throughout America. The firm's culture is paramount and is the foundation for its success.

WHO YOU ARE:

You will be responsible for providing organizational and project-based support from case inception through case closure and will be responsible for the coordination of all details before, during and after trial. You must have strong attention to detail, have trial experience with at least two high profile trials. Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing to travel as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Creates and implements all elements of litigation case management systems, including file management (electronic and hard copy), case calendaring, discovery-related tasks and trial activities.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Assist attorneys with document reviews (setup, coordination of hot doc binders, preparation of privilege logs, conduct searches as needed, etc.).
• Assist with preparation of state and federal court filings, including coordination of service copies, delivery of documents to Court, preparation of litigation backs and other specific document preparation as required by the specific Court or Judge.
• Draft and review routine legal documents as requested by attorneys.
• Conduct precedent and legal research under attorney supervision.
• Comfortable interacting 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 upcoming depositions, trials, arbitrations.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive work environment.
• Impeccable writing and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• BA or BS degree
• Paralegal Certification is a plus.
• Previous trial experience (at least two high profile trials)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Must be available for overtime and travel (for trials) as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Full-time, hybrid position - can be based out of Chicago, New York or Washington D.C.
• Compensation range: $80k-$120k
• Benefits: Employees are eligible for benefits date of hire
• The firm operates in a hybrid environment with 2 core days in the office (Tuesdays/Wednesdays). This role requires an additional scheduled day onsite (all paralegals/legal assistants are onsite 3 days a week) and flexibility regarding onsite presence based on business needs and deadlines
• Benefits include:

medical, dental, vision, pre-tax commuter benefits, Health Spending Account, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA, Bright Horizon's back-up childcare and elder care, firm covered life insurance, parental leave, STD, LTD and other supplemental benefits. After one month of service, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan through Vanguard. New hires are auto enrolled at 3% pre-tax employee contribution and are eligible for a 3% Safe Harbor firm contribution towards their 401(k) based on total comp (base salary and bonus) in March of the following year even if they decide not to contribute to the plan The firm observes 10 holidays and grants employees 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays and up to 3 weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date during the first year).