Litigation Paralegal

SourcePro Search • Baltimore, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a Litigation Paralegal with 3-5 years of experience to join our top-rated law firm client in their Baltimore office. The ideal candidate, under guidance, helps the paralegal and attorney teams with various tasks throughout the entire legal process, including preparing documents, gathering evidence, and even assisting during trials. The work can involve tasks like organizing case materials for attorneys and even participating in trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to work on case teams
• Excellent discipline and organizational, planning, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily from a variety of sources
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work a project independently and shows initiative in asking questions when needed
• Fundamental proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Experience with document review platforms, such as Relativity, is a plus
• Paralegal Certificate or paralegal courses are a plus
• Trial preparation and trial support experience is a plus
• Committed to work outside of normal business hours and travel as needed, which may be extensive and include weekends or holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide support for attorneys and paralegals on case teams in the preparation, filing, and service of papers for use in court proceedings, including hearings, depositions, and trial
• Organize and maintain the gathering, tracking, and production of documents to be reviewed and produced in cases, using the firm's databases, and organize and track incoming document productions
• Organize and maintain the pleadings, discovery materials, and other files in cases
• Perform manual and electronic searches for documents for use in court proceedings and assemble documents needed for use in court proceedings
• Perform other tasks within software programs, such as iManage, Outlook, Microsoft Suite, TextMap, Relativity, Westlaw, and Lexis
• Coordinate outside vendor services for cases
• Other duties as may be assigned by attorneys and senior paralegals
• Willing to work in office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level