Senior Litigation Paralegal

The role

The Senior Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of litigation. This includes case management, court filings, document review, and trial preparation.

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

Before you apply

• Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law

About the company

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