What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.?
Position Summary:
This paralegal will work with and support attorneys in various practice groups. This position will perform tasks relating to corporate, real estate and estate planning activities.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct or supervise information collection of assets, companies, or individuals from various sources.
- Research and present findings
- Organize, analyze and prepare legal materials
- Draft, file, record or serve statements, complaints/answers, applications, certificates or other legal items.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Extensive knowledge of state, local and federal rules
- In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
- Strong proofreading skills, including the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired:
- Understanding of the corporate practice area
- Experience with estate and probate practice
- Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions
Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree in related discipline required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 1 - 3 years of experience in similar field required.
- Prior law firm experience or training required.
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP (Vorys) does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s sex, race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Vorys only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
