Litigation Case Manager

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Litigation Case Manager
The candidate will be responsible for: Adherence to all administrative deadlines, including weekly E-Signer updates to workload and status of availability, time entry deadlines in Aderant and time sheet deadlines in UltiPro, as set by the firm or manager; Timely completion of all goals as discussed with manager and drafted in the Performance Management evaluation process; Regularly check e-mail when away from the office for assignment notifications from manager and case related communications from attorneys; Meet all billable requirements (as applicable) set by the Department; Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy files for assigned cases. Manage and advise case teams throughout the duration of cases to ensure effective litigation project management, Practice Support services, and team staffing decisions; Maintain a docket for each pending matter before a court, arbitration panel or governmental agency, as requested by attorneys; Handle court filings and all issues arising from service of process to ensure that they are completed timely and in compliance with court rules and procedures; Review all incoming documents, court papers, etc., docket the appropriate due dates and notify the attorneys of the developments in their case; Maintain a diary, calendar and tickler system to keep the attorneys informed of the status of each matter, and notify and remind the responsible attorneys about upcoming events and deadlines; Draft discovery documents and pleadings for attorney review; Proofread briefs, memoranda of law, opinions and other documents, and perform cite and cross-reference checks; Perform non-legal research using various research tools, Westlaw LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other systems; Review and analyze documents for production, categorizing documents by subject, preparing chronologies of facts, and reviewing transcripts during the discovery phase; Work closely with Practice Support and team attorneys to manage and track complex document productions and/or procure third-party technical solutions for document review and discovery projects; Responsible for all phases of trial and arbitration preparation, including tracking exhibits, assisting with technology and working with court reporters, courtroom personnel, hotel contacts, vendors, clients, and witnesses. Keep abreast of developments, procedures, rules and requirements in the forums where the firm practices, as well as general state and federal practice; Assist Administrative Director, Litigation with coordinating and conducting department meetings and training sessions for attorneys on paralegal utilization; Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with court personnel and colleagues in other firms; Other tasks as may be assigned. Bachelor's degree required. JD preferred. Should have 6+ years of Case Management experience. Must have demonstrated knowledge of New York and New Jersey federal, state, and local court rules, procedures, and practices. Should have substantial experience computing calendar deadlines for federal and state courts. Must have experience with calendaring or docketing systems, such as BEC Legal. Should have knowledge of Electronic Court Filing (ECF) rules and practices. Must have advanced understanding of discovery and trial applications, such as Eclipse, Relativity, Concordance, Trial Director, et) and how to use them to effectively support litigation.

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