Senior Paralegal

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Senior Paralegal
Duties: Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. In addition to functions performed by Paralegals, described below, performs moderately complex legal research; synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; writes preliminary drafts of simple legal memoranda and correspondence. Contact mostly with other Contractor staff, but occasional contact with trial staff may be required. Using electronic databases to conduct factual and legal research. Coding substantive case materials; and retrieving and analyzing materials through data searches. Conducting interviews with prospective witnesses and drafting reports and other documents. Preparing table of contents and table of authorities for legal briefs. Reviewing and researching citations, footnotes, textual references and other entries for accuracy. Digesting substantive materials or transcripts of testimony from depositions. Maintaining files for case team members and preparing exhibits for trial. Coordinating various support services required by attorneys assigned to a case (i.e., requesting court reporters, shipping materials, coordinating with litigation support, etc.). Assisting attorneys in depositions and other hearings.

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