Company name
Ropes & Gray LLP.
Experience
5-7 yrs required
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Legal
Posted on
Dec 08, 2022
Profile
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Duties: Leads a paralegal team in providing efficient and reliable matter support. Creates, coordinates, implements and manages organizational tracking systems for large and complex document collection, review, analysis, and case management both on and off-site. Creates and utilizes procedures and systems for the organization, coordination and retrieval of electronic and paper case files. Serves as a project manager and works in conjunction with litigation technology department on automated litigation support projects including creation and maintenance of databases. Understands complex database concepts and terminology. Manages and utilizes automated litigation support tools, including, database management software (web repository or in-house), Case Notebook, CaseMap, Sanction, and trial support equipment. Experience with imaging, coding and OCR of documents. Assists case team throughout discovery phase with pleading creation and preparation. Prepares for and attends depositions, hearings, trials and arbitrations, as needed. Coordinates assembly of exhibits and appendices for court papers, witness sets, depositions and trials. Summarizes deposition and trial exhibits and transcripts. Assists with preparation of motion practice materials including, but not limited to, cite and fact checking legal briefs, confirming proper Bluebook citation, and assembling of exhibits and appendices. E-files with courts and agencies. Performs research (factual, legal, internet and other) to identify issues and relevant matters. Analyzes and reviews documents as required by attorneys specific to case issues and determines necessary information. Compiles information identified by attorneys and prepares documentation as appropriate which clearly details the findings. Communicates, corresponds and interacts with clients and outside entities, such as government agencies, expert witnesses, vendors, corporations and other law firms to gather information or data. Supervises and mentors junior paralegals, case assistants and temporary staff and serves as a resource on litigation and trial matters to the lawyers and staff. Creates and delivers substantive trainings for the paralegal group. Creates or contributes to accurate case budgets or schedules utilizing legal project management best practices. Complies with department and firm administrative procedures and policies. Assists with department projects as needed and performs other work-related duties as assigned by the Paralegal Manager. Responsible for billing a minimum of 1600 hours of client-related support and other credited work.
Company info
Ropes & Gray LLP.
Prudential Tower 800 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02199
Website : https://www.ropesgray.com/