We are seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal or legal assistant to join our growing legal team. In this position, you will help lawyers by investigating facts, researching laws and regulations, and preparing and maintaining legal documents. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are a must.
The ideal candidate should be positive, confident, and passionate. Being organized and prepared is just as important as being able to stay calm when last minute situations arise. This person should be highly relational, dynamic, collaborative, motivated as well as have a sense of humor. This Paralegal/Legal Assistant understands the importance of being respectful, detail oriented, responsible and driven.
ABOUT THE JOB (RESPONSIBILITIES)
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Full Time – Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
Help attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
Interview witnesses and help prepare them for hearings/trial
Provide assistance with case settlements
SPECIFICATIONS
Required
High School Diploma
1 year of previous paralegal/legal assistant experience
Drafting Skills
Organizational skills
Positivity
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Preferred
Some college experience, including an Associate or Bachelors’ degree
Paralegal certification or degree
3 years' previous paralegal/legal assistant experience
Previous experience with legal database software
Desired
Bilingual
Outside Interests- community involvement