Litigation Legal Assistant

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Litigation Legal Assistant

The candidate will under the supervision of the Manager of Litigation Legal Assistants / Specialists and attorneys, will work closely with the Litigation Practice Group to provide support to lawyers throughout the litigation / arbitration process. Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production. Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery and research. Manage case calendars. Support trial, hearing and arbitration preparation and assist in related proceedings. Compile document collection, production and privilege logs; prepare exhibit lists. Coordinate depositions and prepare witness kits. Support attorneys with court filings, including adherence to strict deadlines and local / individual court practices. Conduct legal research using Bloomberg, Lexis, Westlaw Next, Pacer, etc.; prepare casebooks. Coordinate work with outside document and litigation vendors. Cite-check, Shepardize and Bluebook briefs; prepare tables of contents and authorities, assemble accompanying exhibits. Attend practice group and case team meetings. Notarize documents. Prepare and release daily diaries and weekly timesheets. Assist with special projects, e.g., monitor topics of interest to attorneys, coordinate meetings, etc. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. BS/BA degree is required. Should preferably have 1-2 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal.

Additional Information

Job requisition ID: R0001347

Company info

Shearman & Sterling LLP.
599 Lexington Avenue
New York
New York
United States 10022
Website : http://www.shearman.com