Senior Litigation Paralegal

The role

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of litigation. This includes case management, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation for a team dedicated to the Firm's top client.

What you will do

• Perform litigation case management including file management, discovery, and trial activities
• Assist attorneys with complex matters and meeting deadlines
• Ensure client document management systems are updated
• Assist with calendaring case deadlines and researching Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure and Judge's Standing Orders
• Assist with and draft court filings and preparations in Federal and State courts
• Assist with discovery, document collection, organization, review, and productions
• Proofread, cite check and blue book court briefs and discovery documents
• Assist with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations
• Assist with trial/arbitration management, including travel and logistics
• Prepare timekeeping reports, charts, and indices

Required qualifications

• Self-starter with demonstrated instances of taking initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support complex litigation cases from beginning to end
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Proactive and able to handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superior analytical and reasoning abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to travel as needed
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in AmLaw 100 law firm

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience interfacing with client representatives to develop and implement AI workflows
• Experience with internal and government investigations

Benefits

• health care
• retirement benefits
• paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.