Litigation Case Manager

The Litigation Case Manager will assist with the management of a heavy litigation docket that encompasses the complete range of a litigation life cycle.  Demonstrate expert competency in all paralegal functions including those related to case management, document collections and productions, deposition and witness interviews, court filings and trial coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage and balance a heavy case load and appropriately prioritize workload.  Supervise junior team members and assume responsibility for all paralegal workflow and work product.
• Perform complex factual and legal investigations under attorney oversight, analyze data and present synopsis.
• Coordinate and oversee document collections and productions.  Working alongside in house E-Discovery team, ensure appropriate handling of electronic discovery materials and compliance with legal discovery obligations.
• Take lead in working with attorneys and the Managing Attorney's Office in the preparation and filing of all court documents.
• Lead paralegal teams on large, complex and high-profile trials.  Oversee all aspects of the trial “war room.”
• Establish strong working relationships with internal clients, as well as in house and outside counsel.
• Interface with third party vendors on document review/production and trial related issues.
• Establish and maintain best practices in processes that affect paralegal workflow.  Participate in beta testing of new databases and internal processes.
• Active participation in activities aimed at improving the paralegal department as a whole, including training and mentoring junior colleagues and involvement with department initiatives.  Participation in biannual paralegal evaluation process. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.       
• A minimum of 7 years of experience working on complex litigation matters.
• Extensive trial experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Professionalism when handling confidential information.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organizational skills that result in consistent volume and quality of output.
• Strong project management skills.
• Expert in matter management systems including Relativity.
• Ability to operate independently with limited attorney supervision.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of firm management, internal clients and outside counsel.
• Ability to adapt to and support differing attorney and team work styles.