Civil Litigation Trial Paralegal

Overview/Summary

The Civil Litigation Paralegal plays a crucial role in providing technical and administrative support to legal teams involved in litigation. This role involves managing electronic data, coordinating with legal teams, utilizing specialized software to facilitate the discovery process, trial preparation, and courtroom presentations. This role is also responsible for creating and delivering compelling visual presentations of evidence during trials and hearings. Tasked with collaborating with legal teams to design and implement effective courtroom exhibits using multimedia tools and technologies. Assists with the discovery process for litigation cases and electronically stored information (ESI).

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys to prepare them for hearings, trials, or other proceedings by reviewing, redacting and designating production documents.
• Organize, process, and maintain electronic data relevant to litigation cases.
• Index and bates label client documents.
• Assist in the collection, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI) during the discovery phase.
  
  

ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

• Collaborate with attorneys and litigation team to prepare trial exhibits, deposition clips, and other courtroom presentations.
• Design and create visual exhibits, including slideshows, charts, graphs, and animations to present evidence in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Assist during trials by setting up and operating audiovisual equipment for presenting evidence and exhibits.
• Manage multiple litigation support projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and priorities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with discovery-related deadlines, court orders, and legal requirements throughout the litigation process.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of discovery activities, including tracking logs, privilege logs, custody logs and production logs.
• Liaise with trial support vendors as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Preferred Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication, Legal Studies, Information Management or related field OR High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Prior experience working in a litigation support role or a related legal field.
• Prior experience in courtroom presentations or multimedia production, preferably in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in creating and presenting in presentation software such as Trial Director, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat or similar software.
• Familiarity with audiovisual equipment and technologies used in courtroom settings.
• Strong creative and visual design skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into compelling visuals.
• Experience with document management software such as DISCO, Relativity, Concordance, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with legal teams.
• Knowledge of discovery rules, procedures, and best practices, including Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and local court rules.
• Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and courtroom etiquette is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal procedures and regulations.
• Certification in courtroom presentation software or multimedia production is a plus.
• Paralegal Certification is a plus.
• **Note**: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role.