McGuireWoods LLP, one of the top law firms in the United States, has an excellent opportunity available in our Baltimore, Maryland office for a Paralegal-Intermediate in our Business & Securities Litigation department.

The responsibilities will include the following: organizing and maintaining document productions and databases; basic fact-gathering and investigation; assisting with document acquisition, organization, review and analysis; preparing subpoenas and other discovery documents and supervising the discovery process; interacting with court clerks, process servers and vendors; assisting with trial preparation and actual trial, including responsibility for trial documents and demonstrative evidence to be presented at trial; blue book and cite checking and legal documents; communicating professionaly with clients over the telephone and in person. Will utilize computer databases (including CaseMap and Summation) to organize, store and access information; conducting basic legal research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other online research databases.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to think clearly, respond positively, evaluate situations to determine appropriate action, and act decisively under pressure. Professional demeanor and strong computer skills a must. Must be willing to work overtime when necessary. Must be flexible. Ability to meet targeted billable hours a must.

Paralegal certificate required plus a minimum of five years complex commercial litigation experience. Candidate must also have trial and hearing experience with the Maryland court systems.

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