POSITION SUMMARY:
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP seeks a full-time Labor & Employment Paralegal with minimum 5 years of high-level class action litigation experience to assist its Labor & Employment Litigation Practice Group.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft routine legal documents, including but not limited to, deposition notices, witness and exhibit lists.
- Draft and issue subpoenas for records depositions, witness depositions and attendance at trial.
- Manage multiple cases from start through resolution.
- Extensive document management, including gathering, indexing, analyzing and producing documents and data in various electronic formats.
- Request and summarize third-party documents, including, but not limited to employment and medical records.
- Review and analyze case documents for production (including privilege review and preparation of privilege logs).
- Assist with compilation and analysis of financial data and prepare damage calculations.
- Assist attorneys with Rule 26 disclosures, discovery requests, and responses.
- Review and code electronic e-mails and case documents in Relativity.
- Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, mediations, briefs and trial preparation: assist with pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list, organize exhibits, files and other supporting documents.
- Assist during trial: manage exhibits, coordinating witnesses, in addition to assisting with case presentation during trial and any other duties associated with trial.
- Conduct various document searches and factual research
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Paralegal Certificate (required) with Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
Minimum 5 years' experience as a paralegal equipped to assist in complex employment-based and class action litigation
Proficient in Microsoft programs, specifically Excel
Experience with litigation software, including, but not limited to, Relativity and CaseMap
QUALITIES IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
- 5 plus years' experience in labor and employment law
- Experience in all phases of the litigation process
- Experience with class actions and collective actions
- Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys
- Experience preparing for and assisting in trials and/or arbitrations
- Ability to manage large quantities of data
- Ability to manipulate spreadsheets and find data quickly
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented
- Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel and vendors.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
CULTURE:
- This is a team-based atmosphere, with a competitive compensation package plus benefits. The position is available immediately and is an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated paralegal
- Open-door work environments
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*BENEFITS:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(k) and profit sharing plans
- Life Insurance
- Onsite Parking
- Gym reimbursement
*These benefits are subject to change
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.