CGS

Legal Services

SeniorParalegal

$60–70k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Paralegal at CGS. Skills: Litigation Paralegal, eDiscovery, Legal Research, Document Management. Prepare complex legal documents. Review incoming documents”

What You'll Achieve.

consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure

Industry & Context.

Legal Services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study, At least two years of litigation paralegal experience, At least one year of experience in automated litigation support, sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, legal research resources, excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw, hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems, hands-on familiarity with ESI tools, knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources, ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure

Nice to Have

trial experience is very helpful

What You'll Do.

Prepare complex legal documents

Review incoming documents

Obtain required information for legal documents

Ensure legal documents conform to rules

Assist attorneys in trial preparation

Coordinate with victim/witness specialist

Notify case agents of victim/witness issues

Verify legal citations and references

Research to confirm citation accuracy

and revise legal briefs

Electronically file legal documents

Develop and organize tables of contents

List cited cases and opinions

Compose original correspondence

Transmit proposed orders to court

Request extensions of time

Advise of actions taken in cases

Notify attorneys representing defendants

Scan/input case-related materials

Manage electronic discovery databases

Upload/download discovery materials

Manage discovery processing and production

Bates-stamp and redact discovery materials

Send continuing discovery to defense counsel

Maintain electronic case files

Enter data in case management system

Calendar deadlines using MS Outlook

Prepare and file conflict of interest forms

Prepare and file case opening forms

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

support various aspects of the company's litigation portfolio; coordinates with the victim/witness specialist; notifies case agents and appropriate office staff; notifies attorneys representing defendants

Communication Scope

excellent written and oral communication skills

Process & Methodology

workflow management, manage electronic case files, manage electronic discovery databases, manage discovery processing and production

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