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Job Summary
Assists the Director
of Litigation Technology in the provision of in-house support for the Litigation
Department in the application of computerized tools and non-computerized
procedures.
Essential Job Functions
1.
Assists
with management of all phases of litigation and litigation technology projects,
including consulting with clients and working with case teams to determine the
most efficient and cost-effective manner to automate cases. Projects costs for
databases and database design. Troubleshoots data problems. Monitors work
product for quality control.
2.
Assists
with the management of LAW and IPRO scanning and image retrieval systems.
Provides training on and support with image retrieval, table conversions,
database formatting, data entry, and imports and exports of databases.
3.
Establishes and maintains extensive internal contacts to ensure that
computerized practice needs are met and to design solutions to litigation
technology issues and problems. Regularly meet with attorneys and paralegals to
discuss current and upcoming projects and technology needs. Provide training
when needed.
4.
Researches, evaluates, recommends, learns, implements, trains and supports
software product needs for the Litigation Department, including: databases for
information tracking and retrieval; spreadsheets for the automation of
computational analysis; trial technology; graphics for use as exhibits and
presentation aids; Integration of software tools; and specialized, practice
specific software.
5.
Gains
and maintains thorough knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies
impacting the Department.
6.
Participates in departmental project teams and task forces designed to
streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; assists with various firm and/or
departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
7.
Assumes
responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all firm
records and files.
8.
Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.
Minimum Job
Qualifications
1.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Computer Science, or equivalent
experience.
2.
3-4
years of litigation support or paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate
environment.
3.
Thorough working knowledge of full text retrieval systems and databases and
Litigation Technology applications (LiveNote, Concordance, Sanction, CaseMap).
Proficient personal computer skills
and knowledge of firm software including email, word processing, spreadsheet,
database, presentation, time and attendance, and organizational/project planning
software applications.
4.
Ability to organize and
prioritize multiple assignments, use initiative and judgment to accomplish
results, work under pressure and complete job assignments in an accurate, timely
and professional manner.
5.
Strong
communications, interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to
interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, staff and
a variety of external entities including clients and prospective clients of the
Firm.
To Apply:
Email resume, references and salary
requirements to:
Spring Krogue, Legal Recruiter
spring@pacificcoastjobs.com
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