Paralegal - Litigation

Eagle Title LLC•Annapolis, MD

13d

About The Position

Liff, Walsh & Simmons is a progressive and reputable law firm known for our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused legal services. We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Litigation Paralegal. This role is ideal for recent graduates or experienced individuals who are eager to gain hands-on experience in the management of complex cases throughout the litigation process. The successful candidate will work closely with our attorneys and will have a strong desire and eagerness to learn about the Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Legal Ethics Practice Areas.

Requirements

Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment driven by multiple deadlines.
Ability to manage and effectively prioritize a large number of projects at the same time.
Positive, pro-active, professional attitude, with a strong desire to learn about law with a hyper focus on litigation and employment law and legal ethics.
High level of initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential information.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Adept using Microsoft Office 365 suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as Adobe PDF creator and editor.

Nice To Haves

College graduate or current student pursuing a degree in which legal studies, business, government or employment is a component of the degree.
Prior work experience in a legal setting.
A paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to ongoing litigation matters.
Analyze and summarize legal information to assist attorneys in building strong case strategies.
Assist in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests. Prepare and file court documents, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
Maintain organized and current electronic and physical case files from opening through the closing of files.
Assist in preparing correspondence and communication related to litigation matters. Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Apply analytical skills to identify and assist in resolving issues; proactively suggest appropriate solutions and recommendations to enhance final work product.
Perform other special projects, paralegal duties and other related assignments.