What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Bitflow Innovative Group Inc?
Tasks
Daily Duties:
- Correspond with clients, staff, attorneys, and the Courts via phone, email, and letters
- Review and proof own work and work of others
- Manage and track important case deadlines
- Make sure attorney calendars are up to date with all case deadlines and events
- Assist in collecting case information such as employment, medical, and other records
- Schedule depositions, court reporters, and videographers
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, and discovery, if requested
- Open client files (electronic and paper)
- Notarize documents as necessary (Firm will pay fees to obtain notary seal, if necessary)
- Assist with the intake process for potential clients
- Utilize case management software to organize, maintain, and track cases
- Attend in-person meetings with clients
Weekly Duties:
- Maintain updated pre-litigation and litigation client lists
- Ensure that client files remain updated and current including scanning documents into
electronic client files
- Meet with attorneys weekly to track progress and next steps on cases
Occasional Duties:
- Travel to Courthouse to file documents, obtain certified copies of records, or obtain
subpoenas
- Travel to locations within ten miles of office to pick up documents, etc.
Skill and Attribute Profile
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Proficient in using the Internet and search engines to locate information
- Proficient in e-filing
- Knowledge of civil procedure, civil documents and filings, and client file management
- Experience using Zoom, Dropbox, and DocuSign
- Experience using case management software is preferred but not required
- Experience using Westlaw is preferred but not required
General Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including editing and proofing
- Strong organizational and time management skills including ability to aggressively
manage deadlines set by attorney
- Ability to critically analyze situations and information to arrive at a decision
independently
- Ability and willingness to learn new things quickly
Personal Attributes:
- Professional and pleasant attitude required for close-knit team environment
- Detail-oriented and eager to take ownership of responsibilities to achieve successful results
- Strong interpersonal skills required for direct client contact
- Adaptability
- Abundance mindset
Previous Experience and Education:
- 3-5 years previous experience as a paralegal in a civil litigation firm, plaintiff’s
experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred but not required
- Paralegal certificate strongly preferred but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
