Paralegal
About The Position
The Paralegal provides critical support to attorneys throughout litigation and case management. The role calls for strong legal drafting skills, familiarity with court procedures, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload accurately and professionally. A Paralegal typically supports two or more attorneys and meets minimum billable standards. The position may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office depending on the needs of the role, office location, and Firm requirements. The job description is not exhaustive, and duties and responsibilities may change.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a practice group paralegal.
- Familiarity with state courts, including e-filing procedures.
- Experience drafting legal documents and managing billing processes.
- Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Word.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Proficiency in Lexis Advance for legal research.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Aderant Total Office (ATO) and NetDocs.
Responsibilities
- Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, subpoenas, discovery demands and responses, correspondence, and discovery motions.
- Organize, chart, and process incoming records and invoices.
- Follow up on outstanding records by phone, email, and mail.
- Prepare answers and legal correspondence.
- Manage a large caseload while supporting multiple attorneys.
- Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
- Conduct case law research using Lexis Advance and public access websites to support defense strategies.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for mediation and trial.
- Retrieve and save documents using the firm’s document management system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
