What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at UCare Staffing, LLC?
A AM 200 Law Firm is conducting a search for a Litigation Paralegal with strong skills in cite-checking, proofreading, and Bluebooking, as well as proficiency in Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
The ideal candidate will handle a diverse range of complex legal matters, collaborating closely with the firm's litigators throughout all phases of litigation—from the inception of a case through discovery, trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
What You'll Do:
- Compile and organize documents to assist in discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Coordinate, organize, and manage large scale document collections.
- Monitor court docket for assigned cases and manage internal case file.
- Bluebook, cite check, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda.
- Perform factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.
- Coordinate with vendors and litigation support regarding all aspects of eDiscovery.
- Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.
- Assist with drafting pleadings and motions, including gatheringand organizing exhibits and e-filing all court documents and coordinating service of process.
- Assist in all aspects of trial preparation and attendance at trial.
- Other duties as assigned by practice group and Paralegal Management.
What You'll Bring:
- A bachelor's degree.
- 2-3 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
- Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.
- Experience with litigation support software and review platforms including Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Familiarity with electronic filing in federal and state courts.
- Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and blue booking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.
PLEASE NOTE: All interviews and applications are kept confidential.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
UCare Staffing, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
Salary : $70,000 - $87,000
