The Role
Support litigation teams by organizing, coding, and summarizing documents; drafting discovery and basic pleadings; obtaining records; interviewing witnesses; selecting exhibits; maintaining calendars, time records and case databases; traveling to trials; mentoring staff paralegals; and communicating case status to clients and attorneys.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Organizes, digests and codes in the preparation of legal documents for production, deposition or trial preparation, or other litigation and discovery projects.
Prepares correspondence, memoranda, outlines for litigation and discovery projects.
Drafts answers, discovery requests, responses to discovery, basic motions and similar pleadings, under the direction of an attorney.
Summarizes, reviews and analyzes documents, testimony, general literature, and legislative information for litigation or discovery assignments.
Compiles and summarizes pertinent medical, scientific and litigation issues and/or incorporates analyses prepared by others into case outlines, deposition outlines and/or testimony outlines, relevant chronologies and other litigation assignments.
Selects documents to be used in depositions, for trial exhibits or for production.
Obtains public information applicable to the litigation, as well as medical, educational and employment records on parties to litigation.
Interviews witnesses and/or company employees.
Updates clients and litigation teams regarding case status, litigation and discovery issues and assignments.
Maintains calendar or tickler system, subject to case requirements.
Keeps abreast of significant developments in areas of assigned responsibility and areas of expertise, in order to undertake assignments as appropriate.
Understands the full scope of litigation and recognizes relevant information to a case when reviewing documents and/or testimony.
Travels to clients' offices, vendors, trial locations and other locations with minimal notice; assists in the trials of cases.
Utilizes and has an understanding of document and case management software, databases and internet sites as needed.
Keeps track of time in specified intervals and turns in time records as instructed.
Provides mentoring to Staff Paralegal.
Uses excellent verbal, written and communication skills, and is courteous and professional at all times.
Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop; seeks advice as needed.
Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and/or paralegal certificate/degree and one to two years relevant experience; or a minimum of six years relevant experience; or minimum of two years at SHB as Staff Paralegal.Prepares correspondence, memoranda, outlines for litigation and discovery projects.
Drafts answers, discovery requests, responses to discovery, basic motions and similar pleadings, under the direction of an attorney.
Summarizes, reviews and analyzes documents, testimony, general literature, and legislative information for litigation or discovery assignments.
Compiles and summarizes pertinent medical, scientific and litigation issues and/or incorporates analyses prepared by others into case outlines, deposition outlines and/or testimony outlines, relevant chronologies and other litigation assignments.
Selects documents to be used in depositions, for trial exhibits or for production.
Obtains public information applicable to the litigation, as well as medical, educational and employment records on parties to litigation.
Interviews witnesses and/or company employees.
Updates clients and litigation teams regarding case status, litigation and discovery issues and assignments.
Maintains calendar or tickler system, subject to case requirements.
Keeps abreast of significant developments in areas of assigned responsibility and areas of expertise, in order to undertake assignments as appropriate.
Understands the full scope of litigation and recognizes relevant information to a case when reviewing documents and/or testimony.
Travels to clients' offices, vendors, trial locations and other locations with minimal notice; assists in the trials of cases.
Utilizes and has an understanding of document and case management software, databases and internet sites as needed.
Keeps track of time in specified intervals and turns in time records as instructed.
Provides mentoring to Staff Paralegal.
Uses excellent verbal, written and communication skills, and is courteous and professional at all times.
Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop; seeks advice as needed.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate/degree
- 1-2 years relevant experience (or minimum six years relevant experience, or two years at SHB as Staff Paralegal)
- Experience organizing, coding, and preparing documents for production, deposition, or trial
- Experience drafting answers, discovery requests, responses, basic motions and pleadings under attorney direction
- Experience summarizing and analyzing documents, testimony, medical and scientific materials for litigation
- Familiarity with document and case management software, databases and internet research
- Ability to obtain public records, medical, educational and employment records
- Experience interviewing witnesses and company employees
- Ability to maintain calendar/tickler systems and accurate time records
- Willingness and ability to travel to clients, vendors and trial locations on short notice
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to mentor Staff Paralegal
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The Company
What We Do
Shook, Hardy & Bacon is a prominent trial and litigation firm serving health, science, and technology companies. The firm is known for its expertise in complex legal issues, including class actions, mass torts, and product liability. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development, Shook provides comprehensive legal services and trial advocacy, helping clients navigate high-stakes legal challenges through a science-based approach to litigation.
