Litigation Paralegal
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Litigation Paralegal

Cooley is seeking a Litigation Paralegal

Position summary: Litigation paralegals work on a wide variety of complex matters, working side by side with Cooley litigators during all stages of litigation, from the inception of a matter through discovery, trial, post-trial findings, and appeals. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position Responsibilities:

General:

* Compile and organize documents to assist in discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

* Coordinate, organize, and manage large scale document collections.

* Monitor court docket for assigned cases and manage internal case file.

* Bluebook, cite check, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda.

* Perform factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.

* Coordinate with vendors and litigation support regarding all aspects of eDiscovery.

* Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.

* Assist with drafting pleadings and motions, including gathering

and organizing exhibits and e-filing all court documents and coordinating service of process.

* Assist in all aspects of trial preparation and attendance at trial.

* Other duties as assigned by practice group and Paralegal Management.

Skills & Experience:

Required:

* A bachelor's degree.

* 2-3 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.

* Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.

Preferred:

* Experience with litigation support software and review platforms including Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

* Familiarity with electronic filing in federal and state courts.

* Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and blue booking skills.

Competencies:

* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.

* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure.

* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.

Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $38.00 - $54.00 ($79,040.00 - $112,320.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ( PTO ) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.