Litigation Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc.
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, etc. for review, approval, and use by attorneys.
• Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.
• Absorb and organize electronic and paper discovery materials.
• Prepare trial binders and other materials for case preparation.
• File pleadings with court clerk personally and electronically.
• Prepare affidavits of documents and maintain document files.
• Deliver or direct delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action.
• Maintain accurate and organized client files, including electronic records.
• Accurately record time worked and enter time and description into time and billing system.

Job Requirements

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree with a major in paralegal studies, or
• A Bachelor’s degree with an unrelated major, and have:
• A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program specializing in the area for which the candidate is being considered;
• Two years’ experience in the area of specialization for which the candidate is being considered or other comparable experience;
• Unique qualifications, experience, or training which fill a specific need within FBT Gibbons.

• Minimum of three years of experience supporting litigation matters.
• Strong research skills.
• Extremely accurate and detailed in paperwork.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work with set goals and achieve them.
• Able to analyze situations and solve problems effectively.
• Able to work under pressure and with time constraints.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office applications.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree with a major in paralegal studies, or
• A Bachelor’s degree with an unrelated major, and have:
• A certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program specializing in the area for which the candidate is being considered;
• Two years’ experience in the area of specialization for which the candidate is being considered or other comparable experience;
• Unique qualifications, experience, or training which fill a specific need within FBT Gibbons.

Skills

• Strong research skills.
• Extremely accurate and detailed in paperwork.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work with set goals and achieve them.
• Able to analyze situations and solve problems effectively.
• Able to work under pressure and with time constraints.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office applications.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, employee wellbeing and EAP programs, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and profit-sharing.