What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Litigation Paralegal position at Joseph Greenwald & Laake, P.A.?

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE :

The Civil Litigation Paralegal works directly with attorneys and other Legal Support staff to serve the needs of the Firm’s clients. This position requires prior experience as a Legal Assistant / Paralegal. Senior Paralegals may have supervisory responsibilities for less experienced case team staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Work with attorneys on client projects, including but not limited to : organization and management of case documents; creation and maintenance of appropriate logs of client materials (e.g., client materials received, privilege, and production logs); maintenance of case calendars in coordination with docketing; performance of legal and factual research; cite-checking, filing, and service of legal briefs and memoranda; preparation of exhibits, forms, and court / bar applications
Cite-check, generate tables of authorities / contents, prepare exhibits, and file with expert proficiency and train less experienced Legal Support staff in same
Work with attorneys, in-house resources, and local vendors to plan and execute support for court and agency trials and hearings virtually, locally, and out of town
Review and summarize case materials, including preparation of timelines, witness outlines, and exhibit lists
Prepare and supervise the preparation of supporting materials / exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials
Draft legal documents or prepare shell pleadings at the direction of and under the supervision of attorneys
Coordinate and review production of documents; organize, review, and analyze documents for production; and oversee with drafting of privilege logs
At attorney’s direction, act as a liaison between attorneys and clients by means of written and oral communications
Supervise the case-related work product of less experienced Legal Support staff and train, and mentor them in procedures and practices to best support the practice group, including case management, cite-checking, research, and trial support
Ensures that standards of performance are adhered to and that assignments are effectively completed in a prompt, efficient, and cost-conscious manner
Contribute to department and practice knowledge management and training efforts
Other duties as may be assigned by attorneys
Position requires that the employee have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form

The ability to multi-task, prioritize / coordinate deadlines, and track progress of tasks

Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently

Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy

Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials

Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment

Able to manage litigation cases of all sizes from initiation through resolution, including trial experience

Expert in cite-checking (verifying quotes and case law, confirming case status / history, citation formatting (Bluebook or other format specified by the jurisdiction)), proofreading, exhibit preparation, and performing electronic filings (ECF) and ability to train junior staff to proficiency in same

Proficient in Investigation, research, and analysis of data under the supervision of attorneys (e.g. LEXIS / Westlaw, Internet, factual research at government agencies and courts, investigative fact-gathering, document review)

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat; aptitude for learning new software strongly preferred

Able to manage matters from initiation through resolution

Have significant experience locating, interpreting, and applying court and / or agency rules

Able to supervise, train, and delegate to other team members

Consistently demonstrate growth in substantive skills and knowledge of practice area

Flexibility and willingness to work overtime on an as needed basis

Must be able to travel locally

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certificate preferred

Prior experience in legal or practice / litigation support-related field required

Demonstrated proficiency in advanced paralegal skills

Job Types : Full-time

Pay : $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute / relocate :

Greenbelt, MD 20770 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

Microsoft Office : 3 years (Required)

Work Location : In person, Hybrid (1-day per week remote)

NOTE : Pursuant to Joseph Greenwald and Laake PA’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols, individuals must be fully vaccinated upon commencing employment, subject to legally required exemptions (“a medical condition, disability or sincerely held religious belief”)

Salary : $25 - $35

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