What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Apex Staffing, Inc.?
One of the state's oldest and largest law firms is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and discovery.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
- Prepares, organizes, maintains, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and related information.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials.
- Meet annual billable hour budget and log billable hours daily.
Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- After-hours/weekend work on occasion
$50k - $60k DOE
Excellent benefits and retirement package
Excellent benefits and retirement package
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
