Paralegal

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