About the role

  • Paralegal managing initial case pleadings and legal documentation for a women-owned law firm focused on diverse legal strategies. Drafts, reviews, and organizes case materials for trial preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Drafts initial case pleadings for attorney review, including notices of appearance and answers
  • Reviews and summarizes discovery responses served by all parties in the case (plaintiff, co-defendant(s))
  • Performs fact investigation of parties, jobsites, companies, and other entities using various publicly-available resources
  • Maintaining case management software to reflect all information provided in case documents.
  • Drafts subpoenas for records collections
  • Locates and conducts pre-interviews with potential trial witnesses
  • Identifies key documents to support deposition examinations, summary judgment motions, and other pre-trial motions
  • Reviews and summarizes document productions including medical records, employment records, Social Security records, Naval records, sales records, invoices, internal communications and other documents
  • Coordinates with expert witnesses for retention and review of case materials
  • Researches and analyzes applicable case law for various pre-trial motions
  • Reviews and summarizes deposition testimony for pre-trial motions and cross-examinations
  • Responsible for maintaining case files and preparing trial boxes, as needed

Requirements

  • Prior paralegal experience preferred
  • Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
  • Extensive computer and database expertise with proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
  • Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
  • Demonstrates a courteous and professional demeanor
  • Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail
  • Filevine or Document Management experience preferred
  • Demonstrates personal awareness and desire for continued personal and professional development

Job title

Paralegal

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$68,700 - $87,200 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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