What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Coda SearchStaffing?
Summary
Under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.
Responsibilities
- Litigation
- Drafts simple pleadings and / or assists attorneys with major motions and filings.
- Performs cite-checking, fact-checking, and Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases.
- Organizes all necessary documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations.
- Reviews, organizes and maintains document databases for case tracking, discovery and document productions.
- Utilizes legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms.
- eFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinates service of documents.
- Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews.
- Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trail binders, trial exhibits, etc.
- Assist attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations.
- Manage data rooms and matter files.
Preferred Education
Degree and / or a Paralegal certificate
Minimum Years of Experience
