Paralegal - Corporate Defense

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents including complaints, pleadings, motions, and subpoenas.
• Preparing and filing court documents, such as motions and pleadings, and ensuring they are filed on time and in accordance with court rules and procedures.
• Communicating effectively with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in the case, including opposing counsel.
• Managing case files and organizing documents and exhibits for trial. Keeping track of deadlines, organizing discovery documents, and ensuring that all exhibits are properly marked and prepared for presentation in court.
• Aiding attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trials. This may include preparing witnesses for testimony, organizing exhibits for presentation in court, and assisting with cross-examination.
• Conducting legal research to gather relevant information related to the case. This includes researching relevant case law, statutes, and regulations, and analyzing the legal implications of the information gathered.
• Summarizing depositions, legal documents, and trial testimony. This involves distilling complex legal information into concise and easily digestible summaries that can be used by attorneys in court.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years previous experience working as a Paralegal on insurance defense cases (transportation, dram shop, premises liability, etc.) from beginning to end.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools, such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Have a masterful understanding of the litigation flow, as well as demonstrate the appropriate urgency and initiative in performing tasks that advance the cases toward resolution.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in paralegal studies or equivalent.
• Paralegal certification preferred.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Document preparation and drafting.
• Case management and organization.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Attention to detail.
• Legal terminology and procedures.

Benefits

• Full suite of health/dental/vision benefits that go into effect the 1st of the month after an employee starts with the firm.
• 10 company holidays + 4 early release days.
• 16 PTO days.
• Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home).
• 401k + firm match based on previous year revenue. Historically we have matched 25% up to 6% of the employee contribution.
• Discretionary year end bonus.
• Employee referral bonus ($2000 - $4000).

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with years of experience.

Schedule

We offer a hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office, 2 days/week at home).