About the position
The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing staff members; research, investigations, and fact checking; discovery preparation and response and trial preparation support.
Responsibilities
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, and legal opinions, files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Interviews staff and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
- Develops and maintains electronic records relative to cases and risk management files.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required.
- Paralegal certificate required.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
- Some related experience preferred.
Benefits
- The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation.
