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Lewis Brisbois

Paralegal - Corporate Transaction & Business Litigation

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$59,496 / year median in Ohio

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview The Akron, OH office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking a Paralegal to join our team. This position will support all litigation attorneys handling complex corporate transactions and business litigation and perform a broad range of case related duties under the supervision of an attorney. Tasks include managing large volumes of records, documents, evidence and exhibits with accuracy and organization; preparing third-party discovery subpoenas and trial subpoenas; supporting deposition, hearing and trial preparation, maintain litigation calendars and deadlines; preparing, maintaining and monitoring closing checklists for major transactions. This position requires involvement in the transaction and knowledge of the various closing documents. Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.
Responsibilities Job Specifications/Requirements:
3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in corporate, corporate transactions and business litigation, with insurance defense experience strongly preferred Working knowledge of state and federal court rules and e-filing procedures Experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity) and document management systems such as iManage Exceptional organizational skills and comfort managing a high-volume, deadline-driven caseload Background in corporate transactions, including and not limited to merger and acquisitions, business litigation This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position. Qualifications #
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