Litigation Paralegal

Cooley is seeking a Litigation Paralegal

Position summary: Litigation paralegals work on a wide variety of complex matters, working side by side with Cooley litigators during all stages of litigation, from the inception of a matter through discovery, trial, post-trial findings, and appeals. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position Responsibilities: 

General:

• Compile and organize documents to assist in discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate, organize, and manage large scale document collections.
• Monitor court docket for assigned cases and manage internal case file.
• Bluebook, cite check, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda.
• Perform factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.
• Coordinate with vendors and litigation support regarding all aspects of eDiscovery.
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.
• Assist with drafting pleadings and motions, including gathering
  and organizing exhibits and e-filing all court documents and coordinating service of process.
• Assist in all aspects of trial preparation and attendance at trial.
• Other duties as assigned by practice group and Paralegal Management.

Skills & Experience: 

Required:

• A bachelor's degree.
• 2-3 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.

Preferred:

• 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 blue booking skills.

Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.

Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE. 

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $36.00 - $49.00 ($74,880.00 - $101,920.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.