What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our client's team in Orlando (Lake Mary) FL.
Paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, edit, and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements, and pleadings).
- Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
- Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions,s and issuing subpoenas.
- Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
- Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
- Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, and attending trial).
Qualifications:
- Meticulous, diligent, personable, and highly motivated
- Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
- Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take effective action
- Deliver high-quality work products and take ownership, responsibility,y and accountability
- Comfortable with learning new technology and processes
- Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial
- Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries
- Ability to lift 30 lbs (files and boxes)
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4 yearsof litigation law firm experience
Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm-paid life, disability, and long-term care insurance, domestic partner benefits; a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions; nine paid holidays; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!
