Senior Litigation or Employment Paralegal (remote based in the US)

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NTT DATA is seeking an experienced, career-track litigation paralegal with substantial work experience who will contribute as lead paralegal on large, complex cases. This is a fully remote position, and the applicant may be located anywhere in the United States.  You will be working with Litigation and Employment matters.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, case calendaring, discovery, and trial activities.

• Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of information by and for the attorneys on the case team.

• Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations.

• Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.

• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.

• Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' work experience as a litigation paralegal.

• Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.

• Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings.

• Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files.

• Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.

• Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.

• Ability to work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role.

• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow.

• Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary.

• Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting.

• BS/BA from an accredited college or university required.

• Paralegal certificate preferred.

 

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 3+ year's experience working as a Paralegal with Litigation or Employment matters

 

 

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.