What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Johnson May?
Johnson May seeks a motivated and detail-oriented multi-tasker for a paralegal position with our firm. The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services, including document preparation, organization and production; client and witness interaction; legal research, investigations; and trial preparation.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- A Paralegal is an integral member of a Team that includes a Legal Assistant, Partner, and often an Associate Attorney. Supervisory responsibilities relate to case flow, deadlines, and accountability for Team task completion.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Organize/maintain case files and legal records; including review and summary of evidence and legal transcripts.
- Bates-number evidence and creation of Production Logs.
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant case law.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, transactional documents, correspondence, and other documents as needed.
- Communicate with Team members, clients, witnesses, opposing counsel offices, court, and other professionals.
- Assist with pre-trial and trial preparation, including potential deposition and hearing/trial attendance.
- Participate in weekly case meeting with Legal Team and be accountable for status of Team tasks to move casework forward from onboarding through conclusion.
Accurately log billable time spent on tasks performed in the firm’s management platform to meet productivity requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal terminology and procedures,
- Strong legal research skills.
- Superb time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the curiosity to seek desired outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Respect for all positions in the firm and the contributions of all firm employees.
- Demonstrated ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and reflect good judgment.
- Demonstrated confidence in abilities and willingness to learn new areas of law and ask for assistance when needed.
- Demonstrated persistent performance using proven processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, & SharePoint)
- Experience using Clio Manage is a plus.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Paralegal.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk working on a computer.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
