What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at TEKsystems?
*Description*
Assists the Company attorneys with specific legal duties and tasks through the collection, organization, and preparation of factual and legal documentation. Support the litigation attorneys with specific legal duties and tasks with respect to various litigation and pre-litigation matters handled in-house as well as by outside counsel
*Responsibilities Include: *
* Ability to manage and organize large caseload including scheduling, short calendar, calendaring, and confirming litigation deadlines and other litigation related events (e.g. depositions, trials);
* Monitors, accepts and distributes service of process of court documents including complaints, pleadings, subpoenas, and other documents;
* Drafts pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other routine legal documents as assigned, for review by attorneys;
* Summarizes transcripts, prepares detailed medical chronologies, and participates in witness preparation at the supervising attorney's request;
* Categorizes and interprets data; reviews and analyzes reports, discovery responses and records produced by opposing counsel including the use of electronic discovery tools;
* Responsibility for responses to third-party subpoenas including tracking deadlines, gathering and reviewing company records for responsiveness, completeness and privilege for attorney review;
* Conducts legal research including federal, state and/or local statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, decisions and/or case law;
* Prepares memoranda for attorneys which clearly and accurately summarize the collection and findings of research on specifically assigned projects;
* Files records and documentation with official offices, courts, and other state agencies;
* Researches and reviews a wide variety of documents and records in various company files and official offices and courts to obtain necessary information for presentation to the attorney;
* Assists attorneys in organizing and coordinating legal transactions, meetings, and associated activities between various Company departments and outside contacts;
* Conducts interviews with company personnel and outside contacts to obtain factual information necessary for particular legal matters (such as accident investigation, discovery requests, depositions, or company-customer relations);
* Provides support to attorneys in other practice areas in the Legal Department, as needed.
*Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:*
* Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel and Adobe Acrobat;
* Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures and practices;
* Experience with state and federal court e-filings and systems such as short calendar, PACER and ECF;
* Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments;
* Ability to use clear and concise written and verbal techniques; deal with employees at all levels and outside contacts in a confidential and professional manner;
* Evaluate and analyze moderately complex factual situations in a supervised legal context;
* Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn eDiscovery software program;
* Willingness to travel between CT/MA/NH on an occasional basis, as needed to support legal work.
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a hybrid position in Berlin,CT.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Assists the Company attorneys with specific legal duties and tasks through the collection, organization, and preparation of factual and legal documentation. Support the litigation attorneys with specific legal duties and tasks with respect to various litigation and pre-litigation matters handled in-house as well as by outside counsel
*Responsibilities Include: *
* Ability to manage and organize large caseload including scheduling, short calendar, calendaring, and confirming litigation deadlines and other litigation related events (e.g. depositions, trials);
* Monitors, accepts and distributes service of process of court documents including complaints, pleadings, subpoenas, and other documents;
* Drafts pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other routine legal documents as assigned, for review by attorneys;
* Summarizes transcripts, prepares detailed medical chronologies, and participates in witness preparation at the supervising attorney's request;
* Categorizes and interprets data; reviews and analyzes reports, discovery responses and records produced by opposing counsel including the use of electronic discovery tools;
* Responsibility for responses to third-party subpoenas including tracking deadlines, gathering and reviewing company records for responsiveness, completeness and privilege for attorney review;
* Conducts legal research including federal, state and/or local statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, decisions and/or case law;
* Prepares memoranda for attorneys which clearly and accurately summarize the collection and findings of research on specifically assigned projects;
* Files records and documentation with official offices, courts, and other state agencies;
* Researches and reviews a wide variety of documents and records in various company files and official offices and courts to obtain necessary information for presentation to the attorney;
* Assists attorneys in organizing and coordinating legal transactions, meetings, and associated activities between various Company departments and outside contacts;
* Conducts interviews with company personnel and outside contacts to obtain factual information necessary for particular legal matters (such as accident investigation, discovery requests, depositions, or company-customer relations);
* Provides support to attorneys in other practice areas in the Legal Department, as needed.
*Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:*
* Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel and Adobe Acrobat;
* Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures and practices;
* Experience with state and federal court e-filings and systems such as short calendar, PACER and ECF;
* Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments;
* Ability to use clear and concise written and verbal techniques; deal with employees at all levels and outside contacts in a confidential and professional manner;
* Evaluate and analyze moderately complex factual situations in a supervised legal context;
* Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn eDiscovery software program;
* Willingness to travel between CT/MA/NH on an occasional basis, as needed to support legal work.
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a hybrid position in Berlin,CT.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $30 - $34
