Paralegal - Litigation

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Paralegal - Litigation

The candidate will be establishing clear case organization by administering and managing case materials using litigation support applications and other technologies. Assisting and advising on all aspects of e-Discovery and EDRM workflow, including early case analysis, keyword searches, and other analytics, and managing document reviews and productions. Reviewing case-related materials (e.g. depositions, discovery documents, pleadings, outside research items, etc.) to create outlines, highlight issues, support productions, and logs of all relevant information. Facilitating comprehensive information flow by drafting complex documents including correspondence, and legal memoranda, and assisting with the drafting of pleadings, motions, and discovery. Utilizing web-based investigative skills to problem solve and provide creative ideas for developing and implementing winning litigation strategies. Conducting site checking, shepardizing, and online research using various platforms including Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, etc. Assisting with client or third-party communications. Assisting counsel during preparations for attendance at mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials. Other litigation support activities include electronic filing. Other duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate preferred; 5-7 years of experience as a paralegal. Familiarity with Excel, Word, and Outlook is required. Should have experience with litigation support applications (Relativity, Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, Case Map, Text Map, Time Map, Trial Director, etc.). Complete working knowledge of Federal and Pennsylvania (particularly Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas) state procedures and appellate rules and procedures as well as local Court rules and corresponding web-based platforms (e.g. PACER, PHILADELPHIA E-COURTS, FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY COURT, CM/ECF, etc.). Trial support and presentation experience is a plus. Willing to work in a fast-paced environment. Proven work ethic, dependable and reliable; good verbal and written communication English language skills. Ability to work overtime if required.

Company info

Buchanan Ingersoll Rooney PC
Two Liberty Place 50 South 16th Street , Suite 3200
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States 19102
Website : http://www.bipc.com