Senior Manager, Litigation Paralegals
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The paralegal is a vital member of the litigation case team. They are responsible for general case maintenance and case support. The litigation paralegal works directly with attorneys, clerks, and other firm support departments and is responsible for overseeing case projects. Ideal candidates must be highly motivated and conscientious, have exceptional organization and communication skills, and a sharp eye for detail. Above-average oral and written skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills are requisite.
- Experience with timekeeping and expense reporting applications
- Online research (LexisNexis/Westlaw, PACER, CM/ECF)
- Prepares motion papers, court filings, and correspondence; liaises between various litigation support departments
- Organize, review and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for ECF filings
- Conduct electronic document reviews, conduct searches of production databases for documents
- Bates and confidentiality stamping in Adobe Acrobat when producing documents outside of electronic database
- Delivers electronic media and corresponding cover letters, tracks delivery of production materials
- Assist attorneys with preparation of materials such as assembling exhibits and relevant documents for depositions, trials and arbitrations
- Reserves conference rooms and in-house services, and arranges for court reporter and videographer services for on-site depositions
- Organizes and maintains electronic record of deposition transcripts, videos, and hard copy record of original and certified transcripts
- Reviews transcripts and videos for errata
- Knowledge of cite-checking/Bluebook
- Draft TOA/TOC
- Assist with additional case related projects as needed
- Overtime and travel may be required
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program (preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years litigation experience in state and federal trial courts (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program (preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years litigation experience in state and federal trial courts (required)
- Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other office tools including document review software, document management system required
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 -$90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.