Senior Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
Cooley is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to work on a wide variety of complex matters alongside Cooley litigators throughout all stages of litigation, from matter inception through discovery, trial, post-trial findings, and appeals. The role includes organizing and managing case documents and collections, monitoring dockets, supporting filings and eDiscovery, preparing deposition and witness materials, and assisting with trial preparation and attendance. The position requires a bachelor's degree, at least five years of complex litigation paralegal experience, and flexibility to work overtime occasionally on short notice. IP litigation experience is a plus. The expected schedule is 40 hours per week, with an hourly pay range of $65.00–$85.00 ($135,200–$176,800 annually); the final offer depends on geographic location, experience, and skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least five years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
- Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and personnel at all levels, and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating initiative, diplomacy, and tact under pressure.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Nice To Haves
- IP litigation experience.
- 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 Bluebooking skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Responsibilities
- Compile and organize documents for discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Coordinate, organize, and manage large-scale document collections.
- Monitor court dockets for assigned cases and manage internal case files.
- Bluebook, cite-check, and proofread court filings and legal memoranda.
- Conduct factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.
- Coordinate with vendors and litigation support on all aspects of eDiscovery.
- Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.
- Assist in drafting pleadings and motions, including gathering and organizing exhibits, e-filing court documents, and coordinating service of process.
- Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and attend trial.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the practice group and Paralegal Management.
Benefits
- Medical benefits.
- Health savings account with applicable medical plan.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- Long-term care coverage.
- Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
- Firm-paid life insurance and AD&D for benefited employees.
- Long-term disability and short-term medical benefits.
- 21 days of paid time off each year.
- 10 paid holidays each year.
- Parental leave.
- Fertility benefits.
- Benefit orientation for new employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
