What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Litigation Paralegal position at Bartko Pavia LLP?
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Bartko, with over 45 years of expertise, is a distinguished boutique law firm specializing in complex litigation, labor and employment law, and retail leasing. Our deep understanding of our client's business goals shapes our strategies and tactics in the important matters we handle. At Bartko, we take care of our clients, our Bartko family, and we have fun and make money. Bartko is where we don’t expect you to contort yourself into someone you aren’t. We assess what’s special about you; your unique skills; and we provide you with the platform to shine. We see you.
Responsibilities:
- Perform various daily case management tasks for discovery, arbitration and trial.
- Assisting with service of discovery requests and document productions.
- Assisting with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court briefings and supporting exhibits.
- Assisting with Cite-checking and Bluebook briefs, memoranda, expert reports, etc.
- Prepare various charts and indices.
- Assisting with deposition logistics and preparation.
- Assisting with witness preparation, creation of direct- and cross-examination binders.
- Assisting with pretrial submissions including exhibit lists, deposition designations and trial briefs.
- Assisting with trial logistics, electronic courtroom set up, and demonstratives
- Assist with managing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of current and relevant experience in complex litigation.
- Strong knowledge of state, federal and appellate court rules.
- Must have the ability to identify and assess risk and communicate effectively with internal team members, business partners, and outside counsel.
- Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings.
- Experience using e-discovery databases (e.g. Relativity, Everlaw and Disco).
- Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. (e.g. LiveNote, CaseMap, and Opus).
- 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.
- The ability to provide assistance to attorneys and teams with all aspects of case management, including the discovery process; trial/arbitration preparation; case investigation; tracking and communicating case-related dates and information; database maintenance; and the review and preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Dependable, responsible, and possess the ability to work independently and remain diplomatic when dealing with all Firm personnel.
- Paralegal certificate or attestation required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000
