Paralegal IV

Cherokee Federal•McAllen, TX

14d•$30 - $36

About The Position

Provide Professional Litigation Support Services to include performing legal research; performing records research; witness interviews; title reviews; preparation of reports as described below; research and response to landowner complaints. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Paralegal IV:$30- $36.32 Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Requirements

Requires paralegal certificate. An equivalent level of legal training may be substituted with the approval of the CO; undergraduate degree preferred.
At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience preferred; trial experience very helpful. Automated litigation support experience valued.
Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including: word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Must be able to pass a Minimum Background Investigation prior to starting work on site and receive favorable adjudication of the appropriate Department of Justice background investigation consistent with a position sensitivity level 5, which requires the completion of an SF 85P/S, Questionnaire/s for Public Trust Position.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Nice To Haves

undergraduate degree preferred.
trial experience very helpful.
Automated litigation support experience valued.

Responsibilities

Conducts witness interviews and prepare a record of the interviews for use at deposition. Contractor employees shall identify themselves as a contracted employee during phone and face-to-face interviews with landowners.
Reviews title commitments for accuracy. Create a deed history summary.
Prepares Declarations of Taking Reports, Amended Declarations of Taking (ADT) Reports, Complaints, Notices Joint Motions to Close, and Motions to Suppress; summarize depositions and other transcripts; maintain case files, control exhibits, and other materials at depositions and at trail for assigned cases.
Documents these complaints and the responses in a monthly report.
Identifies themselves as a contracted employee during phone and face-to-face interviews with landowners.
Supports and assists attorneys in the courtroom by preparing exhibit cross-references, and screening documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned