Job Description

Paralegal

Description:

This position requires consistent application of critical analysis and strategic thinking skills in all aspects of legal support for the Discovery Center of the Legal Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the management of the Discovery Center, including intake functions, assisting in the collection of documents and data needed for production efforts, and conducting a high level analysis


• Maintain knowledge of litigation, arbitration, and regulatory discovery requirements and best practices in the areas of discovery and eDiscovery


• Learn and understand various proprietary systems utilized by the firm's Information Systems Division as well as relevant business areas


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with associates within the Legal Department as well as in relevant business areas, Compliance, IS, and various levels of management within the firm


• Maintain professional relationships with outside counsel and vendors

Preferred Work Schedule/Hours : 8-5:00

Position Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of legal support experience, preferably in a high-volume litigation environment, is required


• Paralegal certification highly preferred


• Must have litigation experience


• Sound judgment, decision making and conflict resolution skills


• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and third party legal support applications such as Legal Files, other case management software, and Westlaw


• Highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable to changing priorities


• Commitment to a high level of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality


• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to accurately assess risk and prioritize work


• Ability and motivation to learn new areas quickly


• Motivation to take initiative and be a self-starter


• Capacity to both work independently and collaborate in team environment


• Familiarity with eDiscovery document review platforms such as Relativity, Summation, Concordance, Rim trail, etc.


• High school education required, college beneficial