Paralegal

Essential Job Functions

• Supporting attorneys with a variety of duties, including drafting correspondence and communicating with clients, other legal counsel, and professionals.
• Filing and records management – e.g., organizing client files, trial binders.
• Scheduling court reporting and videographer services.
• Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents.
• Filing legal documents (e-filling skills are preferred).
• Corresponding with clients.
• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments.
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court.
• Prepare privilege logs.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties.
• Provide assistance with case settlements.
• Prepare exhibits to motions.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers).
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Customer service attitude.
• Proficient at learning new technology.
• Motivated problem-solver.
• Professional demeanor, reliable, punctual, team-oriented.
• Self-starter, excellent attention to detail, highly organized, accurate, able to multi-task.
• Proficient in Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat.

Educational And Experience Requirements

• High school degree; additional certification in Office Management is a plus.
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification preferred.