Litigation Paralegal - WIGGIN AND DANA LLP : Job Details

Summary

The Litigation Paralegal performs daily case management and other related tasks with supervision of attorneys.

Job Duties

The following are essential job duties and responsibilities of a Paralegal - Litigation The list is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Maintains document control, tracking and tracing; reviews case files and/or digests trial folders, etc.
• Searches, retrieves and/or researches public and private records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws governing access to these records.
• Prepare trial or hearing materials including designing questionnaires, organizing evidence, preparing trial displays and exhibits, locating, obtaining, tracking and disseminating information/evidence, etc.
• Handles the preparation and/or filing of pleadings, court papers, forms, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree. In lieu of a degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in the field.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

• Good writing and communication skills
• The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Knowledge of formats for a variety of legal documents
• Knowledge of Uniform System of Citation
• Knowledge of Concordance or similar software
• Ability to speak clearly and articulately
• Ability to exercise discretion

The target base pay range for this role in New York is $70,000-$85,000 and is dependent on experience and other relevant factors, including geography.