DRC

Jury consulting for trial strategy

Legal Analyst

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 13

ContractNew York, NY, USA$60 - $100 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
Three or more years of prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, litigation analyst, or in a similar litigation support role is strongly preferred.
Experience working with complex litigation matters, deposition transcripts, discovery materials, and legal documents.
Strong writing, proofreading, research, and analytical skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies or inaccuracies in complex materials.
Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Comfort working with confidential and sensitive case materials and adapting to changing project priorities.

Responsibilities

Review, organize, and synthesize legal documents, deposition transcripts, exhibits, and other evidentiary materials.
Prepare concise summaries, chronologies, case timelines, and other litigation support materials.
Conduct targeted legal, factual, and subject matter research to support case strategy and development.
Assist directors and litigation strategists with drafting, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking case presentations and written materials.
Cross-reference source documents and verify the accuracy of facts, citations, and supporting evidence.
Maintain organized case files, document indexes, and reference materials.
Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of work product.
Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed to meet project deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

Paralegal certification or a legal studies background is preferred.
Prior experience at a law firm, litigation consulting firm, or similar professional services organization is a plus.

About DRC

DRC is one of the nation’s premier trial strategy and data analysis firms. For nearly 30 years, leading law firms and high-profile litigators have relied on DRC to gain a measurable strategic advantage in high-stakes litigation. Our work sits at the intersection of litigation strategy, social psychology, data analysis, and information design.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Temporary Paralegal / Legal Analyst to provide litigation and case preparation support to our directors and litigation strategists. This individual will assist with reviewing and organizing case materials, conducting legal and factual research, summarizing evidence, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of written work product.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical, research, and writing skills, prior experience supporting complex litigation matters, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Review, organize, and synthesize legal documents, deposition transcripts, exhibits, and other evidentiary materials.
Prepare concise summaries, chronologies, case timelines, and other litigation support materials.
Conduct targeted legal, factual, and subject matter research to support case strategy and development.
Assist directors and litigation strategists with drafting, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking case presentations and written materials.
Cross-reference source documents and verify the accuracy of facts, citations, and supporting evidence.
Maintain organized case files, document indexes, and reference materials.
Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of work product.
Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed to meet project deadlines.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certification or legal studies background preferred.
3+ years of prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, litigation analyst, or in a similar litigation support role strongly preferred.
Experience working with complex litigation matters, deposition transcripts, discovery materials, and legal documents.
Excellent writing, proofreading, research, and analytical skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or inaccuracies in complex materials.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Prior experience at a law firm, litigation consulting firm, or similar professional services organization is a plus.

Additional Information

This is a temporary position intended to provide project-based support to DRC's litigation strategy teams. This assignment is expected to last until January 2027. The individual must be comfortable working with confidential and sensitive case materials and adapting to changing project priorities. Rate: Hourly, $60- $100 depending on experience.

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