Senior Litigation Paralegal

Senior Litigation Paralegal Cooley is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal Position summary: Senior Litigation paralegals work on a wide variety of complex matters, working side by side with Cooley litigators during all stages of litigation, from the inception of a matter through discovery, trial, post-trial findings, and appeals. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position Responsibilities:

• General: Compile and organize documents to assist in discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate, organize, and manage large scale document collections.
• Monitor court docket for assigned cases and manage internal case file.
• Bluebook, cite check, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda.
• Perform factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.
• Coordinate with vendors and litigation support regarding all aspects of eDiscovery.
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.
• Assist with drafting pleadings and motions, including gathering and organizing exhibits and e-filing all court documents and coordinating service of process.
• Assist in all aspects of trial preparation and attendance at trial.
• Other duties as assigned by practice group and Paralegal Management.

Skills & Experience:

• Required: A bachelor's degree. 5+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience; IP Litigation experience a plus. Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.
• Preferred: Experience with litigation support software and review platforms including Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Familiarity with electronic filing in federal and state courts. Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and blue booking skills.

Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.

Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $65.00 - $85.00 ($135,200.00 - $176,800.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Benefits:

• medical
• health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• dental
• vision
• health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• life insurance
• AD&D
• long-term care coverage
• backup care for children and/or adults
• other parental support benefits
• firm-paid life insurance
• AD&D
• LTD
• short term medical benefits
• 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 paid holidays each year
• generous parental leave
• fertility benefits

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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