Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Vedder

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at Vedder, located in New York, NY. Vedder is a law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its New York office. This role is crucial for providing comprehensive support to attorneys throughout the entire lifecycle of litigation cases and for managing the intricate aspects of eDiscovery. The paralegal ensures efficient case progression and contributes significantly to the firm’s legal operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, New York, NY
• Pay: $85000–$105000 yearly
• Mission: To assist attorneys with substantive and administrative responsibilities from case inception to resolution, and coordinate all case-related eDiscovery.
• Tech Stack: Adobe, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Relativity, Everlaw, Opus2 Magnum, Internet (for fact research), deposition management software, document management software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Management: Provide comprehensive support to attorneys, managing substantive and administrative tasks from initial client interviews through case resolution.
• eDiscovery Coordination: Oversee and coordinate all eDiscovery processes, including organizing large document volumes, performing complex searches, and reviewing documents within platforms like Relativity.
• Legal Document Preparation: Analyze evidence, prepare chronologies, and draft initial versions of pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Trial & Hearing Support: Organize and prepare all trial materials, assist attorneys in court using digital presentation tools, and manage deposition testimony categorization.
• Research & Liaison: Conduct background and public records research, verify citations, and coordinate with outside vendors, court personnel, and the Docketing Department.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of work experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or specialized litigation practice firm.
• Skills: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, strong research abilities, and clear verbal and written communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Bonus: An ABA-approved paralegal certificate is preferred. Experience with litigation support software such as Relativity, Everlaw, Opus2 Magnum, and Adobe is also preferred.