Paralegal Job Description FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: ADR Project Manager Summary: We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience. Securities and arbitration experience necessary. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Proofing/cite and fact checking documents drafted by attorneys, including motions, mediation submissions, and discovery requests and responses; - Organize documents and coordinate document productions; - Deposition preparation including creating, compiling, and organizing exhibits, hearings, and trials; - Indexing discovery documents; - Creating tables of contents and tables of authorities for court submissions; - Conducting litigation related tasks, including preparation of documents and exhibits for deposition use; - Conducting basic legal and internet research on various subjects, companies, and people using PACER, Bloomberg, BLaw, and Westlaw, Lexis and other electronic research sites. Other duties as assigned based on needs of the cases to which the applicant is assigned; - Act as liaison among various internal departments as well as outside agencies. SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Filesite; Prior experience managing document production and review using Relativity, Concordance and other similar database tools; - Knowledge of procedures for electronic filing documents in federal and State courts, knowledge of ECF and court rules and procedures; - Strong technical skills and ability to quickly learn new litigation support software; - Strong written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills; - Must possess great attention to detail; - Must possess analytical and critical thinking skills; - Strong organizational and time-management skills; - Ability to work independently while understanding the importance of teamwork; - Ability to manage workload consisting of multiple tasks - The work shift for this position is 9:30am-5:30pm five days a week, but applicant must be willing and available to work overtime, both evening and weekends when necessary;