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Sr. Litigation Paralegal (Salt Lake City)
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What they do
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.
$66,613 / year median in Utah
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Duties include the below:
- Assist with gathering and compiling support documents for filings
- Assist attorneys with preparing and filing pleadings and other court documents in various jurisdictions across state and federal courts, including appellate courts
- Assist with Bluebook formatting, cite-checking, and shepardizing case law
- Familiarity with civil procedures and local, state and federal court rules
- Ability to perform docket and legal research in Lexis, Westlaw, SEC, PACER, and similar resources
- Assist with the collection, review, production, and organization of discovery materials
- Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity), and ability to supervise vendor work
- Manage discovery responses, subpoenas, and deposition preparation
- Prepare and maintain various indices and logs for case teams related to discovery and other chronologies
- Manage case calendars and deadlines (as a supplement to the calendar department)
- Assist with hearing/trial preparation and logistics, including preparation of witness files, management of exhibits, setting up trial space, and attending trial in-person, as required
- Interacting with clients, expert witnesses, consultants, opposing counsel and court clerks We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.
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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements- 7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal is required
- A college degree and/or paralegal certificate is required
- Stellar project management and organizational skills
- Great attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Good judgment, intuition and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable and dependable
- Client-focused mindset
- Professional and composed under pressure and in fast-paced environments
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys and staff across all levels and offices
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed (sometimes on short notice)
- Willingness to travel for trials and other client work