Paralegal - Litigation - Torts
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for a Paralegal in the Torts Section of the Litigation Division. The Paralegal will work under the general direction of attorneys, primarily in the area of torts law, but may also work in the employment and civil rights area. In accordance with the ABA Rules of Professional Conduct, Paralegals may perform minor legal tasks which would otherwise be performed by an attorney. Projects are complex in nature and often involve large quantities of documents, including electronically stored information and data. The Paralegal should have sufficient direct legal experience to be given moderate independence in planning and completing their assignments. The Paralegal will conduct factual research; compile and organize information obtained throughout litigation; review and manage case files and be responsible for maintaining document control and management; search public and private records; draft routine legal documents; and assist attorneys in preparing and formatting electronic pleadings, motions and other documents for filing in state and federal courts and other forums. The Paralegal will also assist attorneys in investigations and case preparation to include, gathering evidence and preparing displays for trial and assisting attorneys in locating, obtaining, tracking and disseminating information and evidence. The Paralegal will be expected to produce quality work product, occasionally under tight deadlines, and work in a team environment. Applications will be evaluated based on a proven ability to learn and use technology and demonstrated experience in the following areas: · Organization skills (electronic and paper files) · Research skills (legal and factual) · Drafting legal documents · Summarizing documents · Microsoft Office · Westlaw/Westlaw Next, and · Adobe Pro · Additional emphasis placed on demonstrated organization skills, research skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
Requirements
- An associate's degree in paralegal studies or a related bachelor's degree and relevant paralegal experience; or
- National certification (NALA, NFPA, or NALS) and relevant paralegal experience.
- Skilled in independent decision-making, complex legal tasks, and effective case management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; experience with e-discovery tools such as Everlaw is preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn and use technology
- Demonstrated experience in organization skills (electronic and paper files)
- Demonstrated experience in research skills (legal and factual)
- Demonstrated experience in drafting legal documents
- Demonstrated experience in summarizing documents
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated experience with Westlaw/Westlaw Next
- Demonstrated experience with Adobe Pro
- Demonstrated organization skills
- Demonstrated research skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with Adobe Pro
- Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with e-discovery tools such as Everlaw is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
- Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
- Searches, retrieves and/or researches public and private records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws governing access to these records.
- Determine needs in discovery, and/or completes discovery; participates in decision making and strategy sessions in preparing cases for court and determining evidence to be used.
- Conducts interviews to gather or clarify information.
- Maintains document control, tracking and tracing; reviews case files and/or digests trial folders, etc.
- Prepares trial or hearing materials including designing questionnaires, organizing evidence, preparing trial displays and exhibits, locating, obtaining, tracking and disseminating information/evidence, etc.
- Manages trial exhibits and evidence; ensures procedures are followed/completed; takes notes and makes observations during proceeding; participates in planning and strategy sessions, etc.
- Plans and conducts meetings.
Benefits
- Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
