Law Firm Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal for their Litigation department in New York, NY. This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in complex litigation, including managing large discovery, preparing for trial, and managing trial support. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications. Flexibility for travel and overtime is required, as well as the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Job Title:
Paralegal I - Litigation
Salary Information:
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Experience Information:
3-5 years of experience focusing on complex litigation cases, including managing large discovery, preparing for trial, and managing trial support.
Job Description:
- Responsible for organizing and managing electronic and hard copy document collections, legal and factual cite checking, trial preparation and attendance, and prioritizing and managing multiple cases/projects. - Must be team-oriented with a collaborative focus mentoring and assisting with management of junior paralegals. - Manages document production processes, including collecting material, maintaining chain of custody, and managing logistics. - Conducts substantive research, analyzes documents and case materials, and researches rules of procedure for relevant court venues. - Coordinates preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents, including drafting routine filings, checking legal and fact cites for proper format and content, and managing service of process and filing with court. - Manages trial and hearing preparation and support, including compiling and tracking trial exhibits, preparing pretrial documents, and managing trial transcripts. - Other functions and duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required. - 3-5 years of experience in complex litigation. - High-level experience with a range of litigation support applications. - Excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication and management skills, creativity, initiative, and ability to work in a team environment. - Flexibility for travel and overtime is required. - Ability to lift up to 25 pounds is required.
Technologies/Software:
- MS Office proficiency required. - Litigation Support Applications - Relativity, Textmap. - E-filing tools.
How to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Closing Statement:
Kirkland & Ellis LLP does not accept referrals from recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies unless they have a signed contract with the firm. Direct contact with employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and may impact any future professional relationship with the firm.
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