Description
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
•Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
•Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
•Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
•Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
•Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
Qualifications
•Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
•Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
•Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree preferred
•Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
•At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting