Litigation Support Specialist (litigation research & docket administration)

Overview

Manage litigation data, databases, and tech support for legal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• database design
• data management
• litigation software
• document review
• user training
• vendor coordination

Tasks

The Litigation Support Spec applies their conceptual knowledge of litigation as a member of the litigation team and is responsible for a range of duties and assignments in support of maintenance of the company's litigation docket. They are responsible for following standard procedures and building knowledge of the Company and its processes. -Support attorneys and investigators by utilizing current litigation support techniques, software, and equipment to provide complex legal support and technical assistance -Design and implement databases for managing, sorting, indexing, abstracting, and coordinating the large volumes of data produced in major litigation -Consult and advise case teams on best practices for the preparation of documents and how to best use litigation support technologies to support projects -Perform traditional paralegal tasks while assuming information technology roles. -Train attorneys, paralegals, and other personnel on litigation support applications -Coordinate the conversion, processing, loading, and exporting of data and images to and from litigation systems -Support the day-to-day litigation needs of assigned cases and projects -Build, maintain, and troubleshoot databases for large, complex litigation in which the documents and data are too vast to sort and analyze manually -Conduct complex database searches, facilitate document review sessions with attorneys, and coordinate productions to external parties -Develop data management strategies, assist with technology in the courtroom, provide user support and training on both off-the-shelf and proprietary software, and coordinate with technology vendors

Requirements

• computer skills
• legal secretary
• 3 years
• bachelor's
• communication
• detail oriented

What You Bring

-Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly -Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal secretary, working in a business law practice with exposure to litigation processes including research, pleadings and judgements -Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to manage deadlines and other time constraints -Professional demeanor and the ability to build and maintain interdepartmental and third-party relationships -Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred -Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines

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