Paralegal - Litigation

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Paralegal - Litigation

The candidate assists with all aspects of deposition and other discovery preparation, trial preparation, pre-trial compliance, preparation for jury voir dire, trial, post-trial, and appellate proceedings, including preparation for oral arguments, case strategy conferences, and preparation and filing of motions and briefs electronically or manually. Reviews analyze and drafts discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and other court pleadings and documents, including summarizing transcripts and medical records. Identifies, investigates, collects, analyzes, and organizes factual evidence, including deposition and witness outlines, and deposition and trial exhibits. Identifies potential expert and/or factual witnesses and advises attorney regarding same. Reviews, analyzes, and selects documentation to prepare witnesses and conducts conferences with or takes statements of witnesses and potential witnesses. Participates in the creation of databases, performs data entry, conducts database searches, and generates reports. Identifies, calendars and complies with a regulatory agency or court-imposed schedules and orders in accordance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including coordinating and negotiating to schedule case events such as depositions and conferences. Assumes responsibility for the operation of trial support technology. Communicates with the client and other parties and advises attorney regarding same. Performs any and all other duties identified by the supervising attorney as necessary to provide professional, cost-effective legal representation to the client. Participation in the Firm’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program is required. A minimum of six hours of CLE credits and professional development courses are required annually. Must possess a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills so as to be able to work well with employees at all levels within the organization and maintain all information in the strictest of confidence. Required to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others. Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in fluent English; ability to compose documents in the appropriate business style using correct grammar and spelling; ability to communicate clearly using proper grammar and diction over the telephone. Must possess attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and strong time management skills. Must have the ability to reason and apply common-sense understanding to situations encountered. Should have the ability to process routine daily functions while being able to resolve sensitive issues and complex assignments utilizing above-average critical thinking skills. Ability to work overtime as needed. Ability to travel as required. possess either an Associate Degree (or higher) or a Paralegal Certification; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Company info

Thompson Coburn LLP.
525 West Main Street
Belleville
Illinois
United States 62220
Website : http://www.thompsoncoburn.com