What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Paralegal position at Foley & Lardner LLP?
Overview
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyAtFoley, and we think you will be too.
The Litigation Paralegal provides paralegal services to attorneys and acts as a liaison between the attorney and the case files throughout all stages of litigation including pre-trial investigation and preparation, mediation, arbitration and trial; manages own caseload and provides attorneys all necessary assistance in order to provide economical and efficient services for clients. The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills; ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects; willingness to work overtime and travel occasionally; self-motivation and the ability to work independently; ability to work effectively on a team and with all levels of personnel; superior knowledge of legal terminology, documents and the legal process; excellent research and analytical skills; and high-level attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Preparing for mediations, arbitrations, and trials
- Organizing and managing case files
- Document filing in both state and federal courts and preparing e-filings when appropriate
- Acting as a liaison between the trial team and third parties
- Coordinating trial or hearing logistics
- Working with litigation support specialists and attorneys on electronic productions
- Attending and assisting at trial, as requested
- Communicating effectively and productively with individuals in all roles, internal and external
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Litigation required
- A minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience required, five (5) or more years of experience preferred
- Experience using legal software such as Relativity, OnCue, and Collaborate preferred
- Experience in Blue-Booking/Cite-Checking preferred
