Description:
Cooley is seeking a Paralegal to join the Business Litigation team.
Position Summary: Primarily responsible for providing Paralegal support during all phases of the litigation process, from the commencement of a new action to disclosure and through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Position Responsibilities:
Case Management & Pleadings Stage:
- Organise and maintain case files, i.e. pleadings, correspondence, etc.
- Maintain document/information databases and shared drives
- Co-ordinate projects with the internal litigation support team
- Assist in the creation and implementation of case protocols
- Assist in the drafting and preparation of pleadings
- Administrative tasks associated with the preparation of legal submissions and exhibit bundles
- Proofread, cite-check, and edit documents
- All other duties as assigned or required
Disclosure:
- Assist with all aspects of document productions
- Review and identify documents for responsiveness, privilege, subject matter, etc.
- Digest / summarise disclosure requests, witness statements, etc.
- Assist in preparing witness statements and expert reports together with their respective exhibits
- All other duties as assigned or required
Research:
- Conduct factual research and organise information retrieved in a coherent and concise manner
- Research basic legal concepts and issues, including rules of civil procedure and local court rules
- All other duties as assigned or required
Trial:
- Assist with coordinating trial logistics, including technical and demonstrative needs
- Assemble and maintain trial exhibits, notebooks, witness files etc.
- Track admitted evidence
- Conduct research during trial on an as needed basis
- Organise files post trial
- All other duties as assigned or required