Paralegal - Litigation (Franchise)

DLA Piper LLP (US) • Short Hills, NJ • 15h ago

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together.Summary The Paralegal - Franchise, in collaboration with and in support of the firm's strategic initiatives, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties, under the supervision of attorneys. You will prepare drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. You will compile, analyze, and summarize information. You will coordinate efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties, and outside vendors. Location This position is located in our Short Hillsoffice and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings. Performs cite-checking, fact-checking, and Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases. Organizes all necessary documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations. Reviews, organizes and maintains document databases for case tracking, discovery and document productions. Utilizes legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms. eFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinates service of documents. Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews. Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trail binders, trial exhibits, etc. Assist attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations. Manage data rooms and matter files.Desired Skills Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in offices across the firm. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED.Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate.Minimum Years of Experience 1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area.Essential Job ExpectationsWhile the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required. Foster positive work relationships. Comply with all firm policies and practices. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA

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