Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION

LIABILITY PARALEGAL & LEGAL ASSISTANT

Hours of Work: 8:00 - 5:00*

*Time can be customized with Supervising Attorney

Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of Word/Microsoft Office Suite Providing paralegal support for two or more attorneys Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely fashion Managing/meeting deadlines

Flexible/detail oriented

Expectations: Full Time Position - 40 hours per week

Regular attendance 5 days per week - consistently on time (unless pre- approved or modified schedule)

2 remote days per week available.

Accuracy of work product

Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely fashion

Ability to meet deadlines and produce rush projects as assigned

Aspire to meet billable goal requirements as established by firm guidelines

Educational Requirements: At least 5 years prior experience working as a paralegal

v JOB DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Attendance Must be Consistent and Punctual.

• Physical Demands (must be able to fulfill with or without reasonable accommodations):

• Local driving may be required; travel to other cities may be required on very rare occasions.

• General Clerical & Sedentary Duties.

• Extensive Typing, Computer Operation, & Scanning.

• Extensive Filing of Papers.

• Lifting Requirements:

* Up to 10 Pounds, Regularly;

* 10-20 Pounds, Frequently;

* 20-25 Pounds, Infrequently/Occasionally; and

* Over 25- Pounds, Never (Requires Assistance).

• Carrying Requirements:

* Up to 10 Pounds, Regularly;

* 10-20 Pounds, Frequently;

* 20-25 Pounds, Infrequently/Occasionally; and

* Over 25- Pounds, Never (Requires Assistance).

• Extended Sitting with Periodic Standing.

• Bending/Turning/Twisting (at Waist): all work can be completed without these motions provided that proper body mechanics are employed.

• Squatting: only on an infrequent/occasional basis.

• Educational Requirements:

• Office/Clerical Education or Equivalent Experience Required.

• Paralegal Education or Equivalent Experience.

• Must be Proficient with Formal Grammar (Writing & Speaking).

• Other Requirements:

• Providing Paralegal Support for 3 or more Attorneys inclusive of Document-Generation (e.g., discovery, pleadings, forms, etc.)

• Organizational Skills are Critical.

• Must be Detail-Oriented.

• Must be a Self-Motivated Worker who does Need Constant Supervision to Complete Assigned Tasks/Work.

• Ability to Complete Tasks Assigned in a Timely Fashion while Adhering to Rigid Timelines.

• Must have Knowledge of Word/Microsoft Office Suite, generally, and be Competent with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook, specifically.

• Ability and Willingness to Learn New Software Programs, Office Equipment, and other Devices.

• Work Product must be:

* Accurate;

* Timely Completed (rush assignments and demanding deadlines are common); and

* Properly Billed using Software & Adhering to Firm Guidelines.

v Common Tasks/Assignments:

• Extensive time on telephone.

• Receipt and preparation of new cases.

• Initial file organization including docketing of initial case & client deadlines in Orion, FileVine and Outlook.

• Prepare and review/proof correspondence.

• Prepare medical record requests and receipt of same.

• Prepare/draft discovery requests.

• Prepare deposition notices.

• Review and summarize discovery responses from opposing counsel.

• Prepare and update Case Lists and summaries.

• Scanning and filing of discovery, pleadings and other file materials (including medical records).

• All transcription received from attorney to include correspondences, discovery responses, motions, briefs, etc.

• Scheduling of depositions, mediations, and other attorney appointments.

• Perform online research including criminal records/background checks.

• Prepare documents for production pursuant to discovery requests.

• Calendar hearings, depositions, mediations, Pre-Trial agreements, discovery and other deadlines - many received from ICMS system – using both FileVine and MS Outlook.

• Daily review of calendar regarding deadlines with attorneys.

• Weekly case list review meetings with attorneys.

• Prepare Stipulations, Release, Affidavits, and Settlement Documents.

• Prepare witness/exhibit lists, subpoenas, and contact trial witnesses.

• Misc. hearing/trial preparation.

• Record daily time entries (for billing purposes) into Orion.

• Any other tasks that may be assigned by Management or Supervising Attorneys.

v BENEFITS:

• Employer-based health insurance including vision and dental.

• 401(k) with matching;

• PTO – 2 weeks yearly, with increase to 3 weeks after 5 years of employment; and

• Paid office holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Augusta, GA 30909

Salary : $55,000