Senior Trial Paralegal - Washington, United States - Major, Lindsey & Africa

Major, Lindsey & Africa Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Legal

Description

Major, Lindsey & Africa's Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Contract-to-Hire Senior Trial Paralegal.

Overview: Our client seeks a senior trial paralegal for a national plaintiffs firm.

Company: Plaintiffs Law Firm.

Experience: 15+ years of litigation experience with at least 5 years of trial experience in mass tort and/or product liability.

Location: Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and assign tasks to junior and mid-level paralegals, and litigation assistants for a specific case team.
Assist the Legal Support Manager with training junior and mid-level Paralegals, and Litigation Assistants and mentoring them to help strengthen their technical skills and core competencies.
Work with specific case teams to administratively manage all phases of the litigation, including but not limited to the preparation of pleadings, motion briefing, discovery requests and responses, pre-trial and trial papers, and appellate briefs and appendices.
Assist attorneys and senior paralegals with various case-related tasks, including but not limited to fact gathering and investigation, document review and cataloging evidence, preparing legal documents and evidence for filing with courts and for use at witness depositions, motion hearings, and trials.
Electronically file legal documents in federal and state courts using PACER CM/ECF, Odyssey, and other systems.
Conduct factual and legal research, as necessary, using Westlaw, Hein Online, and other litigation support resources.
Perform daily file maintenance responsibilities in compliance with the firm's policies, such as creating, organizing, and updating the firm's document management system with all scanned paper and electronic files.
Work with Litigation Assistants and/or Interns on organizing case materials and preparing related binders with customized tabs, exhibits, and tables of contents for court hearings.
Provide guidance on the categorization and organization of case materials, including the formulation and implementation of standard naming conventions and case-specific checklists.
Cite-check legal documents, ensuring all cited evidence and legal authorities conform to The Bluebook standards, ensuring all legal authorities are still "good law," and verifying all quoted material is accurate.
Proofread, revise, and finalize a wide variety of legal documents accurately and in preparation for filing with courts and serving same on adverse parties to the litigation.
Coordinate with other departments within the firm to develop efficient procedures and communications to streamline processes.
Coordinate with litigation support vendors on specialized projects, as necessary.
Work collaboratively with the Legal Support Team on various miscellaneous projects.
Attend case-related and Legal Support Team meetings and training seminars.
Ad hoc assignments delegated by the Legal Support Manager.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal training program or a valid Paralegal Certification from NALA, NFPA, or a state-recognized paralegal association (e.g., ILAP).
15+ years of related legal work experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government office with a minimum of 5 years of trial and/or mass tort litigation experience is a plus.
Must be highly skilled in excel and bluebooking.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA's Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn ID: 195353

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