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About the Role
The paralegal is a vital member of the litigation case team, responsible for general case maintenance and case support. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and conscientious, with exceptional organization and communication skills, and a sharp eye for detail.
Responsibilities
- Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications
- Conduct online research using LexisNexis/Westlaw, PACER, and CM/ECF
- Prepare motion papers, court filings, and correspondence
- Liaise between various litigation support departments
- Organize, review, and maintain documents and case files
- Compile documents for ECF filings
- Conduct electronic document reviews and searches of production databases
- Perform Bates and confidentiality stamping in Adobe Acrobat when producing documents
- Deliver electronic media and corresponding cover letters, and track delivery of production materials
- Assist attorneys with preparation of materials such as assembling exhibits and relevant documents for depositions, trials, and arbitrations
- Reserve conference rooms and in-house services
- Arrange for court reporter and videographer services for on-site depositions
- Organize and maintain electronic records of deposition transcripts, videos, and hard copy records of original and certified transcripts
- Review transcripts and videos for errata
- Knowledge of cite-checking/Bluebook
- Draft TOA/TOC
- Assist with additional case-related projects as needed
- Assist with training and mentoring entry-level paralegals
- Overtime and travel may be required
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years litigation experience in state and federal trial courts
Skills
- Exceptional organization skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Sharp eye for detail
- Above-average oral and written skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Proficiency with other office tools including document review software and document management systems
Experience Level
- 2 years litigation experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $90,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board.
- Clients rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters.
- The firm has offices in key financial centers and political capitals worldwide.
- Over 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice, and creative, practical solutions.