Job Description (JD) for Litigation Position

Responsibilities

· Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments

· Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court

· Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc)

· Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes

· Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices

· Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests

· Gather relevant information from a variety of sources

· Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties

· Assist with case settlements

Requirements

· Proven working experience practising law with a focus on litigation

· Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc

· Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail

· Extensive computer and database expertise.