Litigation Paralegal

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Litigation Paralegal

The candidate will assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial. Will oversee the organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms. Assists and manages the discovery process, prepares for depositions, propounds and responds to written discovery and prepares for expert discovery. Oversees and conducts document reviews and document productions; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results. Performs analytical tasks, prepares witness interview memoranda, reviews and summarizes documents, depositions, and court transcripts and creates and uses substantive coding tools. Assists with basic legal research, including locating cases, statutes and regulatory materials; conduct fact research on the internet and private search engines, such as Westlaw and Lexis. Assists with law and motion practice assemble motion papers and exhibits, coordinates filings of pleadings and briefs and ensures proper service. Drafts common pleadings, motions, notices and other court filings. Familiar with federal and state rules of procedure and evidence for document format, content, filing, etc. and ensures compliance with rules. Performs and oversees both simple and complex authority and fact cite-checking; confirms case quotes, proofreads briefs and other legal documents. Assists and manages trial preparations, create trial notebooks, identifies and organizes exhibits, coordinates witness schedules, maintains trial calendars and communicates effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff. Assists in the preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions, etc. and organizes the case for an appeal if necessary. Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records on a daily basis. Assists with other department activities as needed, and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Company info

Orpine, Inc.
11785 Northfall Lane Ste. 504
Alpharetta
Georgia
United States 30009
Website : http://www.orpine.com/