Litigation Paralegal

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers.
Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.
What You Will Be Doing: The Litigation/Securities Paralegal works effectively and collaboratively with attorneys and case teams across offices, managing deadlines, filings and the flow of facts and information.
The Litigation/Securities Paralegal is experienced in complex Litigation and each stage of the investigative/enforcement process of US Securities and Exchange Commission including the management of large E-discovery initiatives, assisting with the design and maintenance of case management databases, supervising senior project assistants and project assistants, interacting with clients, preparing for and assisting at legal proceedings, maintaining case management systems and the archiving of case materials.
About the Role: Document Management Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in WH Discovery Solutions Roles and Process Management and Review Methodology, the utilization and application of available document management systems and supporting technology; partners effectively with Litigation Support to implement and utilize eDiscovery platforms and process electronic productions; conducts searches on and utilizes internal and external eDiscovery platforms and adheres to best practices as promulgated by the Firm’s Litigation Support team; establishes and maintains tracking systems for document collections, productions, redactions, and privilege designations.
SEC Investigations / Enforcement Proceedings Demonstrates proficiency in facilitating the processes and procedures associated with each stage of an SEC or other governmental agency investigation and/or enforcement action, including compliance with formal orders and responding to subpoenas and Wells notices.
Fact Management / Factual Research Demonstrates proficiency in assembling documents and information for attorney reference and case preparation; assisting with factual analysis, effectively implementing and utilizing appropriate technology to prepare chronologies, subject matter files, witness files and reference binders; effectively accessing relevant case information via PACER, the media, courts, libraries, trade associations, the internet, state and government offices.
Case Management Systems Adheres to best practices as promulgated by Document Lifecycle Services (DLS) for the intake and management of all case-related materials, both in hard-copy and electronic formats.
At the conclusion of a matter, ensures the swift disposition of case materials, clearance of case/project rooms and the accurate archiving and/or destruction of all relevant materials.
Depositions / Witness Interviews Demonstrates proficiency in drafting and maintaining a deposition/interview schedule, assisting with deposition/interview preparation including assembling documents and/or exhibits, arranging for court reporter/videographer and appropriate technology, assisting at depositions/interviews by tracking exhibits/documents and note-taking, assisting with post-deposition/interview activities including receipt and processing of electronic and hard copy transcripts or interview memoranda, using appropriate technology, errata sheet distribution, tracking and follow-up with court reporter, ensuring signing and appropriate distribution and safekeeping of the original and electronic transcripts.
Motion Practice / Legal Filings Demonstrates proficiency in cite-checking and blue booking; preparing and filing briefs, Wells submissions and memoranda, including assembling exhibits and appendices; preparing tables of authorities and tables of contents and/or appropriate indices; confirming factual references; coordinating paper and/or E-filings with the court, SEC or other administrative / governmental Preparation for and Attendance at Trials, Hearings and Judicial Proceedings Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with proceedings in state and federal courts, before the International Trade Commission, alternative dispute resolution, the US Securities and Exchange Commission and other government entities, including assembling exhibits, deposition designations, reference files, witness lists/files, and key documents; coordinating trial set-up and logistics; set-up of remote offices; assisting attorneys in the courtroom or at hearings by taking notes, managing exhibits and demonstratives, including effectively use of trial presentation technology and other courtroom technology and marking documents referred to by counsel; assisting attorneys with witness preparation; serving as liaison between the attorneys and courtroom staff; ensuring delivery of proceedings transcripts in both draft and final formats.
Teamwork Participates willingly and reliably; demonstrates commitment to the team, the client and the firm; contributes to a team culture where individuals work together and are comfortable expressing new ideas and raising concerns; delegates tasks to junior team members clearly and in context, taking into account current workload and commitments and following up appropriately; provides input to collaboratively develop an approach to delegated tasks; manages junior team members’ project deadlines as well as overall project deadlines; is solution-oriented and proactive; provides constructive feedback and serves as a mentor to junior team members, offering guidance to promote their development and sharing successes with other team members, attorneys and management.
Training and Development Attends and participates in professional development programs, department and paralegal meetings and training.
Supervise Staff, Project Assistants and Temporary Staff Provides guidance and supervision to junior members of the case team as well as temporary staff.
Timekeeping Meets the Firm’s billable hours expectations and adheres to best practices for daily time entry for client work and eTime for attendance and time off requests.
Service Excellence Contributes to the Firm's Service Excellence initiative to consistently improve its image internally and externally.
Displays professionalism, quality service and a "can do" attitude to internal members/departments of the Firm as well as external clients and vendors via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person.
Assumes Additional Responsibilities as Assigned.
Required Skills What You Will Bring: Knowledgeable of applicable court systems, judicial processes, investigatory / enforcement procedures of the US Securities and Exchange Commission and other governmental entities, and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a Litigation/Securities Paralegal assigned to an SEC Investigation/Enforcement action, IP, ITC and/or complex Litigation/Securities case.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and managing eDiscovery applications.
Ability to supervise senior project assistants and/or project assistants.
Ability to track and process case related expenses.
Ability to travel and work overtime.
Required Experience Education: BA/BS preferred.
For positions in California, meets the requirements of the California Business and Professions Code Section 6450-6456.
Experience: Three years of related experience including general Litigation/Securities proceedings preferred.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position.
It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions.
The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.
WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.
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