What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Litigation position at Sidley Austin LLP?
Summary
The Litigation Paralegal will manage all aspects of large scale, complex litigation. The position will require over time and may involve some travel.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing all phases of large scale complex litigation cases, arbitrations and investigations, including motion practice, discovery, trial and appellate phases
- Managing and manipulating electronic and hard copy documents and files using Firm document management and litigation support systems
- Producing electronic and hard copy documents
- Gathering and assembling documents for witness preparations and depositions
- Preparing for and attending court trials and/or arbitrations and handling all duties associated with a trial such as: preparing witness binders, preparing and tracking exhibits, coordinating with trial consultants/vendors, scheduling court reporters, etc.
- Cite-checking and Blue-booking motions and briefs
- Preparing privilege logs
- Filing documents electronically with the courts through ECF and Texas approved e-filing vendor
- Proficient in Westlaw/Lexis, PACER and Relativity
- Trains and mentors entry-level project assistants, as applicable
- Performs other projects and tasks as requested by attorneys and Manager
- Performs other work-related duties, as may be assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Minimum five years of litigation paralegal experience at a medium or large law firm
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel applications and litigation support technology, including use and familiarity of Relativity and Case Notebook.
- Trial management and attendance with medium to large scale trials and evidentiary hearings as lead paralegal
Preferred:
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program
Other Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
- Able to work independently, seeking guidance when necessary
- A self-starter who takes ownership and shows commitment to the job
- Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Knowledge of handling intellectual property and trade secret matters, including assisting with claim construction hearings
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.