Under the supervision of an attorney, the Paralegal assists attorneys and other paralegals in all stages of the litigation process. The Paralegal must be able to work independent of direct supervision and have sufficient skills to allow for successful problem-solving. This position follows a hybrid work schedule working in-office at least 2 days per week.This is a hybrid position resident in New Haven, Connecticut.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Initial review of case to assist attorneys’ evaluation of case. Draft case chronologies, “cast of characters”, answers and other pleadings; oversee receipt and intake of client documents.
- Coordinate the written and documentary discovery process. Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review, coordinate production of documentary responses, review sufficiency of written and documentary responses. Attend document production, interact with client to obtain pertinent documents.
- Coordinate and handle deposition process. Coordinate and schedule lay and expert depositions, draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review, select relevant material for expert review, attend depositions, summarize transcripts. Prepare and serve subpoenas; arrange for court reporters/video technicians.
- Coordinate creation of litigation support database. Coordinate the creation of database in-house or external. Coordinate receipt and transfer of data for document imaging to perform deposition summaries, word searches, and provide links to written and imaged databases.
- Assist in factual investigations. Assist with investigators' witness searches. Interview clients, employees, or third-party witnesses. Coordinate public records searches. Review and summarize employment and medical records for attorney review.
- Coordinate and assist in trial preparation. Coordinate compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, demonstrative exhibits. Coordinate arrangements for equipment and use of offsite trial facilities. Assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists. Draft direct and cross examinations. Assist with jury selection. Operate trial preservation software. Attend trial.
- Perform basic legal and medical research utilizing Knowledge Management resources and online research tools. Cite checking and shepardizing.
- File maintenance within Firm standards. Prepare files for storage or return to client.
- Assist in the post-trial and appeal process tasks, including polling jury members, drafting memoranda of costs, cite-checking motions and briefs, and creating and coordinating the assembly of excerpts of record.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department and possess a solid understanding of litigation issues and processes. Trial experience preferred.
- BA/BS degree or a certificate from an accredited paralegal program preferred.
- Experience in coordinating case clerks and other paralegals preferred.
- Coordinating all phases of case management for document intensive litigation, including class actions, using automated databases and automated document retrieval and imaging systems.
- Familiarity with both state (Connecticut; New Jersey) and Federal courts and court procedures.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, LiveNote, Relativity and other litigation support programs and on-line research tools.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality.
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including printers and binding machines.
- Workload occasionally requires more than regular work week hours to perform essential duties of the position. May require irregular hours with little advanced notice.
- Must be organized and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member.
ABOUT LITTLER Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. With more than 1,800 employment attorneys in over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record for over 75 years. Littler's unparalleled commitment to labor and employment law helps clients navigate a complex business world with nuanced legal issues--building better solutions for clients' toughest challenges. With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, Littler if fully focused on its clients. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, Littler fosters a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, Littler disrupts the status quo--delivering bold, groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what's happening today, but for what's likely to happen tomorrow.
BENEFITS We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working at least a 50% schedule. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building and caregiving, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program. Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This job posting is a general description of the types of responsibilities that are required of an individual in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required for this job.