Paralegal - Litigation

BakerHostetler Career•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Our Litigation department has an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal in the Columbus office. This is a non-exempt position that reports to the Litigation Group Leader. This position works with a team of attorneys and paralegals dedicated to a major client in the auto industry.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in addition to a paralegal certificate is preferred, with a minimum of one year of related experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
Experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate may also be considered.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Relativity or Summation, and proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
Ability to speak effectively with and respond to common inquiries or complaints from all levels of clients and professional and support staff.
Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with partners, attorneys, clients and staff, and to exhibit a high degree of responsiveness, diplomacy and professionalism in these interactions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, procedure manuals, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, financial reports, and legal documents.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain high energy, a positive attitude, enthusiasm to learn and a willingness to take on responsibility.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.