Paralegal

INTRODUCTION

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!!

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

JOB SUMMARY

The Paralegal provides legal support, assists owners, prepares discovery, complaints and all related legal documents, including subpoenas, notices of motion; assists with investigation, research facts of cases and helps prepare cases for trial.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and manage corporate and business contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Provide legal support for human resources operations, including employment agreements, compliance, and policy updates.

Assist in maintaining corporate governance documents and records.

Conduct legal research and provide summaries on corporate and HR-related matters.

Collaborate with internal teams and external legal counsel as needed.

Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Trial Works is a must

· Strong communication skills; needs to be able to communicate with difficult clients and provide case status while managing expectations; maintains a professional demeanor when speaking to clients

· Strong grammar and writing skills, analytical skills and attention to detail

· Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities

· Ability to meet deadlines and perform assigned tasks with little/no supervision; self-motivated to push through deadlines; prioritizes and works under a tight schedule

· Assists in the preparation of discovery, complaints and other legal documents

· Ability to answer written discovery with little assistance

· Knows the litigation process; understands when to answer affirmative defenses, propound discovery, answer discovery

· Prepares and works-up file to send to adjuster for potential settlement; gathers and reviews all relevant materials, identifies weaknesses; collaborates with attorney

· Diligently follows up with attorney for further instructions to settle case; confirms tasks are completed; reminds attorney to call adjuster, coordinates with attorney regarding other steps needed to resolve matter, e.g., more depositions, obtain additional records, expert reports, etc.

· Works well with other team members

· Strong work ethic

· Ability to work in and enjoy a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

· Experience in Paralegal experience

· Experience reviewing, summarizing and ordering medical records

· Experience drafting demand letters, mediation memorandums and routine motions

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.