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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Support Specialist to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal procedures, technology, and project management. This role is crucial in ensuring that our legal team has the necessary support to manage and organize large volumes of data, documents, and evidence. The Litigation Support Specialist will be responsible for managing electronic discovery (e-discovery) processes, maintaining databases, and providing technical support during trials. This position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will be proficient in using litigation support software and tools, and will have a thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures. This role also involves coordinating with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals to ensure that all aspects of litigation support are handled efficiently and effectively. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for the legal field and technology, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage electronic discovery (e-discovery) processes.
- Maintain and organize legal databases.
- Provide technical support during trials.
- Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
- Prepare and manage legal documents and evidence.
- Ensure compliance with legal procedures and regulations.
- Assist in the preparation of trial exhibits and presentations.
- Conduct research and gather information for legal cases.
- Manage and troubleshoot litigation support software and tools.
- Train legal staff on the use of litigation support tools and software.
- Monitor and manage data security and confidentiality.
- Assist in the development and implementation of litigation support strategies.
- Provide technical support for remote depositions and hearings.
- Collaborate with IT staff to ensure proper functioning of legal technology.
- Prepare reports and summaries for legal teams.
- Manage project timelines and deliverables.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry and document management.
- Assist in the preparation of discovery responses.
- Coordinate with external vendors for litigation support services.
- Stay updated on the latest developments in litigation support technology.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation support.
- Proficiency in litigation support software and tools.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with e-discovery processes and tools.
- Knowledge of data security and confidentiality practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in preparing trial exhibits and presentations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong research and information-gathering skills.
- Experience in training legal staff on technology.
- Familiarity with remote deposition and hearing technology.
- Willingness to stay updated on the latest legal technology trends.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with e-discovery processes?
- What litigation support software are you proficient in?
- How do you ensure data security and confidentiality?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging project you managed?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and high-pressure situations?
- What strategies do you use to stay organized?
- Can you describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a technical issue?
- How do you stay updated on the latest developments in litigation support technology?
- What is your experience with preparing trial exhibits and presentations?
- How do you coordinate with legal teams to ensure efficient litigation support?
- Can you describe your experience with remote deposition and hearing technology?
- How do you manage multiple projects simultaneously?
- What is your approach to training legal staff on new technology?
- Can you provide an example of a successful litigation support strategy you implemented?
- How do you ensure compliance with legal procedures and regulations?
- What is your experience with managing legal databases?
- How do you handle confidential and sensitive information?
- Can you describe a time when you had to gather information for a legal case?
- What is your experience with coordinating with external vendors for litigation support services?
- How do you prepare reports and summaries for legal teams?