Job description

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Litigation Paralegal for the Litigation practice group reporting to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support and will be responsible for providing project assistance and case management to attorneys and trial teams as follows. This position will reside in our Dallas, TX office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule which allows the option to work collaboratively in the office 3 days and remote 2 days a week. Key Responsibilities Document and database maintenance, including managing and overseeing electronic data document collections from internal and external clients; searching collected data; recommending and refining searches when appropriate; analyzing data as required using computer assisted review technologies; communicating with data custodians and requesters as necessary; collaborating with external vendors, and other internal IT groups The review and preparation of documents, reports and correspondence Assisting with discovery requests and productions, including Bates labeling documents, organizing the production in Firm applications, creating a document production log Assisting with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court filings (state and federal) using eFile systems Knowledge of Subpoena preparation and service of process Cite-checking and Bluebooking briefs, memorandum, white papers, etc. Creating tables of authority and tables of contents for court filings Tracking and communicating case related dates and information Ensure that all events/deadlines are properly calendared with the Calendaring Department Assist with witness preparation, direct examination, cross-examination binders/folders for depositions and trial Assembling and tracking deposition, hearing and trial exhibits Experience/Qualifications A bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university A minimum of 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience Management of trial preparation, logistics, and presentation is vital The ability to handle the multiple responsibilities of case management and trial preparation in a fast-paced team environment and to be detail-oriented Familiarity with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel is required; understanding of litigation support systems including Case Notebook, Relativity, and Sanction is strongly desired Proofreading and editing skills a plus Excellent oral and written communication skills Benefits / Why Join Us Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including: Medical coverage, with a variety of plans Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts Domestic partner coverage Parental leave Vacation and holiday leave Life and accident insurance Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.” #LI-Hybrid Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. California Applicants : Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm s California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition morganlewis.com If hired, y our employment relationship with the firm will be on an at-will basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.

Requirements

Must-haves

The review and preparation of documents, reports and correspondence
Assisting with discovery requests and productions, including Bates labeling documents, organizing the production in Firm applications, creating a document production log
Assisting with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court filings (state and federal) using eFile systems
Knowledge of Subpoena preparation and service of process
Cite-checking and Bluebooking briefs, memorandum, white papers, etc.
Creating tables of authority and tables of contents for court filings
Tracking and communicating case related dates and information
Ensure that all events/deadlines are properly calendared with the Calendaring Department
Assist with witness preparation, direct examination, cross-examination binders/folders for depositions and trial
Assembling and tracking deposition, hearing and trial exhibits
Experience/Qualifications
A bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience
Management of trial preparation, logistics, and presentation is vital
The ability to handle the multiple responsibilities of case management and trial preparation in a fast-paced team environment and to be detail-oriented
Familiarity with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel is required; understanding of litigation support systems including Case Notebook, Relativity, and Sanction is strongly desired
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits / Why Join Us
Domestic partner coverage
Vacation and holiday leave
Life and accident insurance
Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”

Nice-to-haves

Proofreading and editing skills a plus

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

Benefits

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Parental Leave