Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough•Baltimore, MD

13d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 60 law firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys in our Baltimore office with general and complex litigation matters. This position requires an individual who is proactive with case management and organization and has the knowledge and experience to move tasks forward with limited oversight. Performing a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, this candidate will work directly with attorneys on complex litigation. This individual will maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars; electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system or local State Court sites under the supervision of an attorney; perform online PACER research; and prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions. Experience with drafting medical chronologies is preferred. Additionally, this individual will be primarily responsible for document management for all cases. With more than 1000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our professional staff teams likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro-bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side with shared goals.

Requirements

At least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle
Strong organizational skills
Well-developed critical thinking skills
Detailed oriented
Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, along with eDiscovery databases
Strong sense of accountability
Takes ownership over projects and responsibilities
Resolves issues proactively
Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet and Westlaw
Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs

Nice To Haves

Experience with drafting medical chronologies
2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; however, work experience may be substituted for education
Technology pro and has no problem learning new software
Knows how to be a true team player

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars
Electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system or local State Court sites under the supervision of an attorney
Perform online PACER research
Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions
Document management for all cases