Paralegal

Law firm, located in Voorhees and Philadelphia, is seeking a Paralegal for a temporary-to-hire position. This is an on-site position and the training for the first month or so will take place in the firm’s Philadelphia office. After the completion of training, the Paralegal may work in either the Voorhees location or the Philadelphia location. The hours are 9am to 5pm – Monday through Friday.

Duties will include:

·        Answering Interrogatories with clients

·        Answering Requests for Production of Documents

·        Gathering Documents

·        Scheduling Depositions

·        Scheduling expert exams

·        Calendaring events

·        Filing Pleadings, Motions & Memos

·        Assisting attorneys with preparation of cases for trial

·        Escalate issues to the attorney as necessary

·        Review, analyze and summarize case files and medical records

·        Other Duties as assigned

Requirements:

·        Certificate of Completion from an ABA-approved Paralegal Certification program of education and training, or an Associate Degree in Paralegal studies preferred not required.

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.

·        Strong oral and written communication skills.

·        Excellent organizational skills.

·        Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

·        Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.