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[Marie Greninger]

DLA Piper LLP - Litigation Paralegal Job Posting
Job description:

DLA Piper is currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal in our Florham Park, N.J. office. Under the supervision of attorneys, the Litigation Paralegal will prepare drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review, compile, analyze and summarize information, coordinate efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.

-Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings.

-Organizes all necessary documents for depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations; summarizes depositions and compiles key testimony into case database.

-Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews.

-Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trial binders, trial exhibits, etc.

-Assists attorneys at depositions, hearing, trials or arbitrations

Experience:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and/or Paralegal Certificate. A minimum of five years as a litigation paralegal in a legal department or law firm required. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills as required to interact with staff, attorneys, clients and outside vendors. Candidates must have the ability to handle large volumes of work associated with matters, cases and transactions, and work well under deadlines. Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Must have experience with litigation technology, such as, eDiscovery, eRooms, cite-checking , blue booking , Summation, LiveNote, Concordance, and Relativity.

DLA Piper is a leader in the practice of law worldwide, with 4,200 lawyers in 77 offices located in 31 countries around the world. It has leading practices in Corporate and Finance, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Government Affairs and Real Estate. DLA Piper places a special emphasis on both diversity in the workplace and respect for the individual.

DLA Piper provides its employees with highly competitive salaries and benefits, including eligibility for year-end bonuses, profit sharing eligibility, a generous paid-time-off policy and a 401k plan. Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance.

Please apply online: http://dlapiper.com

DLA Piper is an EEO/AA employer-M/F/D/V.