Litigation Paralegal

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Responsibilities and practice

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is seeking a full-time experienced litigation paralegal for our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The person hired for this position will work alongside litigation attorneys during all phases of the litigation process, including the commencement of the case, motions practice, discovery, evidentiary hearings, trial preparation, trials, post-trial filings and appeals. Assist with the receipt, processing, review and production of information in discovery. This is an in-office position located in Downtown Pittsburgh. Expected responsibilities will include:

• Process and index documents, including Bates-stamping, redactions, duplication and de-duplication
• Set up, maintain and organize case materials chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter. Prepare summaries and lists of facts and documents
• Create and maintain electronic case databases, run searches, retrieve files, prepare reports, and cull relevant information
• Provide technical support and data management for the discovery process, including data identification, collection, review, analysis, and production. Oversee discovery process and work effectively with e-discovery vendors to achieve desired outcomes
• Conduct factual research using a variety of resources, including social media, internet research, newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and other external sources
• Prepare privilege logs
• Assist attorneys in preparing and conducting depositions. Gather and prepare documents relevant to deponents, organize and handle exhibits before and during depositions, and digest and summarize deposition transcripts
• Assist with motions practice. Collect relevant documents, proofread papers, organize exhibits and create document indices in the preparation for filing
• Prepare and submit electronic and hard-copy court filings. Create, bind and distribute copies
• Prepare for and assist with evidentiary hearings and trials. Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents, coordinate trial set-up and logistics, assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, handling exhibits, and marking documents referred to by counsel, assist in the preparation of witness testimony and serve as liaison between trial attorneys and in-house staff

Position requirements

Personal skills/attributes

• Is flexible, positive, and highly motivated
• Is a quick learner who likes to solve difficult problems and wants to master their craft
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Wants to work in a fast-paced, complex and demanding environment
• Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks, and can work efficiently and autonomously
• Has an ownership mentality for their work product, accepts responsibility for their projects and follows through on their commitments
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Can effectively analyze and synthesize complex and voluminous information
• Is unafraid to ask questions
• Is a clear and concise writer
• Can proofread written work product for spelling and grammar
• Is reliable, dependable and willing to commit to long work hours when necessary to reach goals

Technical skills

• Is comfortable with technology, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and has a willingness to learn new systems, including e-discovery platforms

Other requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate from ABA-approved program preferred
• Three years of complex litigation experience in a law firm required
• Trial experience preferred, but not required

Equal opportunities

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply

Search Firms

We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Direct applicants

Direct applicants may click below to email Candice Stanford at Dentons Sirote. (Email: candice.stanford@dentons.com.) In order to be considered, please include a resume.Brandon Zimmerman, Director of Human Resources (brandon.zimmerman@dentons.com).

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation