Litigation Paralegal

Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950 attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

Jackson Lewis P.C. has an immediate opening for a full-time, experienced Litigation Paralegal. In this role, the paralegal will manage e-discovery, redaction, duplicating and indexing documents. With attorney supervision prepare chronologies of facts and production charts, perform searches and cull relevant information, organize pleadings, exhibits and appendices for filings, organize relevant documents for attorney review for witness interviews and depositions, and assist attorneys in trial preparation.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with preparation of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court civil matters and arbitration proceedings.
• Assist with preparation of federal and state administrative filings.
• Analyze, review and organize privileged documents and data from materials produced during discovery and prepare/coordinate document production and responses to discovery questions.
• Prepare deposition and record subpoenas according to state and federal regulations; coordinate production of third-party records and summarize records; prepare and respond to discovery requests; prepare deposition outlines and summaries.
• Analyze and review privileged documents.
• Trial and arbitration preparation including management of trial exhibits and other trial-related assistance.
• Prepare initial drafts of various pleadings and discovery documents in matters before Federal Administrative Law Judges (MSHA and OSHA).
• Presentation of case summaries and courses of action to supervising attorneys.
• Cite-checking and shepardizing/assistance with motion preparation.
• Conduct Lexis and Pacer research and other research as needed.
• Draft investigative reports and summarize documents such as witness interview summaries and deposition or medical record summaries.
• Liaison with courts and litigation vendors, including process servers and couriers.
• Keep abreast of developments, procedures and rules in the forums where the office practices.
• Demonstrate basic strategic thinking and initiative with case assignments.
• Address client case status inquiries, including steps in process remaining, processing times, and consular appointment issues.
• Witness interviews and preparation of interview summaries, prepare government agency filings.
• Extensive subpoena service, editing documents.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
  
  

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Strong interpersonal skills, detail orientated with exceptional analytical skills.
• 5 years minimum legal experience is a plus, preferably in employment law.
• Reliability, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to multi-task are essential.
• Proficiency in Windows environment including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedures.
• Results oriented and excellent time management skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Well versed in trial preparation.
• Ability to work under pressure/deadlines and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; self-motivated.
• Ability to interact professionally with attorneys and support staff while maintaining a strong client service attitude.
• Knowledge of attorney billing system a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team towards common goal of excellent client service.
• Experience with class-actions, and wage and hour productions a plus.
• Highly client focused as the position requires strong customer service skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of people and personalities.
• Strong sense of confidentiality and ability to exercise sound judgment.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• Associate Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Paralegal degree or related certificate, high school diploma or equivalent minimum.
• ABA Paralegal Certificate highly preferred.
  
  

Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.