Duane Morris Llp - Philadelphia, PA
posted 4 months ago
Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with over 900 attorneys, is seeking a Paralegal to support its trial team in all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of complex litigation experience, particularly in large case management, trial preparation, document production, discovery, and trial exhibits. The role involves a variety of responsibilities that are critical to the success of the trial team. The Paralegal will be responsible for drafting legal documents such as notices and summonses, administering and overseeing document inspections at the request of counsel, and conducting thorough legal research. This includes analyzing case law, Shepardizing cases, and cite-checking briefs. The Paralegal will also communicate with court personnel regarding the status of cases and will be tasked with electronically editing and proofreading documents that are to be filed in court. In addition to these duties, the Paralegal will prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence with the court, maintain docketing and filing systems, and prepare materials for witness preparation. The role requires organizing relevant documents for attorney review, preparing for depositions, and drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs. Administrative duties such as managing calendars, organizing case files, and tracking billable and non-billable time are also essential functions of this position. The Paralegal will assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests, and will play a key role in facilitating communication between trial teams and third parties.