What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Litigation Paralegal position at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP?
Position Summary
The Senior Paralegal (“SLA”) will provide complete support for all SLA tasks. The SLA will be a vital member of their litigation case teams and any teams going to trial. The SLA will work directly with associates, counsel and partners and will report to the Senior Manager, Litigation Paralegals. Travel may be required occasionally.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :
Depositions & Trial
- Coordinate logistics for in-person depositions and trials, including reservations (flights, cars, hotel rooms, “war room” spaces), tech requirements, catering, court reporting, copy vendor services, laundry services, and other team-specific amenity requirements
- Coordinate logistics for remote depositions and trials conducted in-house, including reserving conference rooms and liaising with Audio Visual team, Dining Services, Supplies, IT, in-house and external copy services
- Liaise with external vendors, including trial consultants and hot seats, ensuring they receive all materials and are set up to perform their duties
- Prepare exhibit list, witness list, deposition designations, and motions in limine
- Assemble exhibits and relevant documents for depositions, witness preparation, witness interviews, and trial
- Assist in preparation of expert reports and fact declarations for witnesses
- Organize and maintain electronic record of deposition transcripts, videos, and hard copy record of original and certified transcripts
- Review transcripts and videos for errata
Document Organization & Management
Citecheck
White Collar Briefing (as needed)
Audit Letters (as needed)
Qualifications / Position Requirements
Education / Experience
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 - $90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
