Litigation Paralegal
Washington, D.C.



MUST:
Experienced Litigation Paralegal
5 + years of professional experience
5+ years of experience Litigation Paralegal
Experience with all stages of litigation, including e-Discovery, e-filing practices, and trial preparation activities
Must possess strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads
Ability to read and interpret legal documents.
Ability to write in a succinct, legal style and to speak effectively before groups of clients and/or employees of the firm
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree

DUTIES:
Draft, review, and analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys
Maintain pleadings, files, calendars, and other case material in electronic databases
Gather and circulate case materials to the project team, as needed
Arrange filings, mailings, and service of process with appropriate courts, government agencies and other parties
Perform legal and factual cite checking, including creating Table of Authorities, Table of Contents, shepardizing and editing briefs to Blue Book standards and applicable court rules
Conduct research (factual, legal, internet, and other) and analyze documents to identify issues and relevant information. Compile information and prepare documentation that details key findings
Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitration, as needed Coordinate assembly of exhibits and appendices for pleadings, witness materials, depositions, and trials. Summarize deposition and trial exhibits and transcripts
Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters and filing services Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services
Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices in the firm
Work in conjunction with the Litigation Support Department to create and maintain document review platforms (Concordance and Relativity experience preferred); understand legal technology concepts and terminology
Interact with clients and outside vendors, expert witnesses, and other law firms to gather and share information or data
Perform other work-related duties as assigned

*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.