What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at McAlpin Florez Marcotte?
Maritime Defense boutique law firm has a full-time position for an experienced litigation paralegal with a desire to work in a small and exciting, fast-paced office. The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney. The candidate must have experience working directly for an attorney. Additionally, this candidate should be organized, motivated, independent, and have strong communication and computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings.
- Acting as a liaison among all parties, including a court or other neutrals, for scheduling and sharing information
- Organizing and managing documents, including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems
- Coordinating the collection, review, and production of documents and responding to discovery requests
- Assisting with trial preparation, including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings
- Summarizing deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits
- Researching case-related factual issues using in-house files and outside reference sources
Qualifications
- Prior Experience
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Life, and LTD Insurance
- 401K Plan
- PTO and paid holidays