Paralegal - Government Litigation
Full-time
Mid
Description
Provides paralegal support for approximately three attorneys in the Litigation Division. Reports to Section Chief.
• Assist in the discovery phase of litigation. Process discovery requests directed to clients and prepare interrogatories, discovery requests and subpoenas; contact clients or liaisons to obtain documents and responses to discovery; keep track of due dates and prepare discovery-related motions.
• Identify, collect and prepare evidentiary materials in support of motions for summary judgment or habeas corpus responses, including affidavits and documentary evidence, at the direction of the assigned attorney.
• Legal research if requested.
• Assist in trial preparation, as required.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys in the Litigation Division, as needed and assigned by supervising attorney or Section Chief.
• Answer telephones; type and copy correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents for filing in state or federal courts; docket pleadings and other documents; maintain calendars of attorney due dates; open and close cases; maintain files; and obtain case information upon request from court personnel and opposing counsel.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by supervising attorney, Section Chief or Chief Counsel.
• Paralegal degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills required to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Time Matters, e-discovery software and various case management tools.
• Good client relations skills, including ability to work with clients to obtain information in a timely manner.
• Pleasant telephone demeanor, as clients and opposing counsel must frequently be contacted by phone.
• Familiarity with civil discovery process, including knowledge of the various forms of discovery and appropriate objections.
• Familiarity with summary judgment process, including admissibility of evidence.
• Ability to manage large volume of cases, including monitoring of due dates and prompting of clients to respond when required. Strong organizational skills required.
• Awareness of ethical concerns, including need for confidentiality.
• The applicant must be able to competently manage client relationships and communications and to effectively communicate with supervisors and colleagues.
• Assist in the discovery phase of litigation. Process discovery requests directed to clients and prepare interrogatories, discovery requests and subpoenas; contact clients or liaisons to obtain documents and responses to discovery; keep track of due dates and prepare discovery-related motions.
• Identify, collect and prepare evidentiary materials in support of motions for summary judgment or habeas corpus responses, including affidavits and documentary evidence, at the direction of the assigned attorney.
• Legal research if requested.
• Assist in trial preparation, as required.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys in the Litigation Division, as needed and assigned by supervising attorney or Section Chief.
• Answer telephones; type and copy correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents for filing in state or federal courts; docket pleadings and other documents; maintain calendars of attorney due dates; open and close cases; maintain files; and obtain case information upon request from court personnel and opposing counsel.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by supervising attorney, Section Chief or Chief Counsel.
• Paralegal degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills required to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Time Matters, e-discovery software and various case management tools.
• Good client relations skills, including ability to work with clients to obtain information in a timely manner.
• Pleasant telephone demeanor, as clients and opposing counsel must frequently be contacted by phone.
• Familiarity with civil discovery process, including knowledge of the various forms of discovery and appropriate objections.
• Familiarity with summary judgment process, including admissibility of evidence.
• Ability to manage large volume of cases, including monitoring of due dates and prompting of clients to respond when required. Strong organizational skills required.
• Awareness of ethical concerns, including need for confidentiality.
• The applicant must be able to competently manage client relationships and communications and to effectively communicate with supervisors and colleagues.