Senior Litigation Paralegal Specialist
Senior Litigation Paralegal Specialist
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$ 98000 - 163000
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Job Description
Job Family:
Investigation Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is looking for Litigation Paralegal Specialist to be a part of our growing litigation and investigative support practice area. Every organization today faces complexity across multiple levels on a frequent basis. And navigating these challenges and opportunities demands more than the onedimensional maps tools or solutions of the past. You need a guide with an understanding of your industry and the proven experience to navigate the changing terrain ahead. Join our team supporting the Department of Justice and guide our customers through the complexities associated with data proliferation and the growing technical and legal challenges of eDiscovery.
The Litigation Paralegal Specialist provides professional accurate timely and reliable paralegal support reporting to and detailed to assist the litigating teams assisting the attorneys with all phases of litigation. In particular the Litigation Paralegal will support the missions of Employment and Civil Litigation teams and perform research locate responsive information identify relevant laws judicial decisions and legal articles; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; review case material and identify potentially conflicting statement or areas requiring further investigation. The work products of the Litigation Paralegals are reviewed prior to submission; however the Litigation Paralegal will develop these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET federal security clearance.
FIVE 5 or more years of relevant experience such as litigation paralegal experience or FOIA analyst experience.
Demonstrated working knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS NEXIS Westlaw and Pacer.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
FIVE 5 or more years of relevant experience with trial experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent Documentation Skills.
Successful completion of Law Degree or Paralegal Studies / Certificate
Experience with all phases of litigation including assisting with discovery requests and responses; drafting motions and briefs; organizing exhibits and assisting at trial.
Sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems legal research procedures and legal research resources.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook) and handson familiarity with computer platforms that assist with document review and case management.
A general knowledge of ESI tools and ediscovery procedures and resources is desired.
Experience performing Paralegal functions including moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorneys.
Experience assisting in preparing draft legal documents such as motions briefs memoranda of law exhibits etc.; conducting legal analysis reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.
Experience reviewing materials in discovery for relevancy and privilege and preparing privilege logs.
Experience assisting the drafting and issuing of preservation notices and litigation holds.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
ShortTerm & LongTerm Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency BackUp Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
