What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Litigation and Collections Paralegal position at Seif & McNamee, LLC?
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of various areas of law, including business law, civil litigation, municipal law, collections, and probate. The candidate will likely focus most of his or her time on litigation matters, including playing a key role in the implementation of new procedures in collection cases.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings by organizing case files and evidence.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
- Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Manage the legal case management system to ensure all documents are filed correctly and deadlines are met.
- Review and summarize documents for relevance to ongoing cases.
- Provide executive administrative support as needed, including scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars.
- Collaborate with clients to gather necessary information and documentation for cases.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may affect current cases.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a paralegal or in a similar role is preferred, but not necessarily required.
- A general understanding of civil and probate laws, standard court filings, forms required by the various courts, and legal drafting practices.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously. The ideal candidate will take pride in keep well-maintained files.
- Proficient in legal case management software and document review tools.
- Exceptional research skills with attention to detail in reviewing complex legal documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health insurance and life insurance are provided.
If you are passionate about the legal field and have the necessary qualifications to excel as a Litigation Paralegal, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $70,000