Litigation paralegal

Kelley Ferraro LLC, a Plaintiffs’ law firm located in Downtown Cleveland, has an immediate opening for an experienced, full-time litigation paralegal to work in its fast-paced Litigation Department. The litigation paralegal is an essential part of the team and will be responsible for working on all phases of a case from beginning to end, including trial. The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Request, organize and coordinate documents
o Request documents from various companies, employers, and government agencies. Upon receipt of a production, organize, bates-stamp, redact, duplicate and index documents. Set up and maintain files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter. 
• Conduct various document searches and factual research
o Create and maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, and pull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations.  
• Court filings
o Work with attorneys in preparing and filing of all court documents.  Organize and maintain indices for court filings. 
• Act as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside agencies
o Oversee the progress of files through various departments, order transcripts from reporting services, fulfill requests from opposing counsel and others, and work with experts to provide case support. 
• Trial Preparation
o Assist the attorneys with the preparation of trials which includes, but is not limited to, drafting and organizing witness and exhibit lists, organizing trial exhibits, coordinate trial set-up and logistics, drafting trial pleadings and motions, assist in the scheduling and arranging of witness testimony, serve as liaison between trial attorneys and witnesses, and assist attorneys in the courtroom by handling exhibits and providing litigation support to the trial team.

• Perform administrative duties
o Calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, and draft correspondence.

The applicant should possess proven experience as a litigation paralegal, and working knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, and practices.  An Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred; however, an applicant with experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. The ideal candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize work effectively to meet deadlines
• A high-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
• 3 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.

Our firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, please email your resume with cover letter to:

Ed Kelley
Administration Director
Kelley Ferraro LLC
Oswald Tower
950 Main Avenue, Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH  44113

ekelley@kelley-ferraro.com