Paralegal Coordinator - LAE

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Paralegal Coordinator – LAE

Apply locations Washington DC time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R257873

The Paralegal Coordinator is a valued member of the Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment (LAE) Practice Group providing support to lawyers during the entire litigation process from the initial information-gathering stage through discovery and trial, and ending with careful archival of case material. Subject to the supervision of the attorney(s) responsible for the matter, the Paralegal Coordinator may assist in such tasks as correspondence and discovery, hearings and trials, administrative proceedings, briefs, and settlements. They will also play a significant role in the retrieval, review and production of documents pursuant to government agency investigations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

LEGAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Work Plan Management: Design work plans, allocate tasks, track progress

• Case Administration: Organize/set up calls, circulate agendas, create contact directories

• Deadline management: Provide charts and reminders

• Reporting: Provide and update charts for internet reporting to senior management and finance

• Data Management: Establish, structure, and maintain databases to allow easy access

GENERAL LITIGATION

• Manage multiple active legal matters

• Coordinate document retrieval, review, organization, and production

• Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and research

• Maintain document, transcript and work product databases

• Assist with finalizing briefs or motions, exhibits, subpoenas, discovery requests, and responses

• Organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs

• Manage case calendar

• Correspond with clients, counsel, court clerks, expert witnesses, and/or vendors

• Assist with trial site preparation and attend trials

• Cite-check briefs and memoranda

• Perform Lexis and Westlaw legal research

• Perform PACER, Courtlink, and ECF docket management tasks

• Meet the annual billable hours requirement of a minimum of 1,650 hours

• Participate in our Global Responsible Business program

• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise temporary staff and paralegals, as needed

• Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadline

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of litigation support databases, i.e., Concordance, Relativity, and LiveNote, Microsoft Suite

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with or without direct supervision, and coordinate multiple projects

• Flexibility for overtime and willing to travel

• Project management and cite checking and \”blue book\” skills are preferred

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) to seven (7)+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred

• Large law firm experience desirable

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Paralegal certificate preferred

HOURS

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including one hour for lunch, with the flexibility to work overtime as needed.

The annualized salary range for this position is $106,000 to $115,000, depending on the candidate\’s overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.

About Us

There\’s no substitute for lived experience. We value fresh perspectives; if you are looking for your next career move, we offer an exceptional platform from which to build skills for now and the future. Define your future and become part of an exceptional global team that is passionate about working on some of the world’s toughest legal challenges.

We have a unique culture that is both ambitious and supportive. You will be stretched and encouraged to grow as a professional, while at the same time, thriving as part of an inclusive and collaborative team. The one constant is that we are always evolving, innovating, excelling, because that is what it takes to be the best.

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