About the role

  • Provide paralegal support to lawyers in the preparation, and review of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
  • Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery.
  • Assisting attorneys in the discovery process, including drafting discovery requests, responses, and other written discovery requests.
  • Supporting legal team by requesting, analyzing, and summarizing client documents, records, and reports, and preparing chronologies and timelines.
  • Preparing and serving subpoenas for records and depositions to various entities.
  • Track the progress and compliance of record subpoena requests.
  • Investigating claims and allegations, including conducting background investigations, interviewing witnesses, preparing statements, and gathering facts, documents, and evidence.
  • Assisting attorneys with information and documents in preparation for motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trials.
  • Organizing and preparing document productions and analyzing key documents.
  • Conducting legal research for motion practice, hearings, and trials.
  • Conducting research and compiling information for retention of, and consultation with, experts.
  • Overall case planning, development, and management, and performing other case duties as assigned.
  • Assist attorneys with trial preparation and attend trial as needed.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a law firm setting as a paralegal or related role.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate a plus.
  • Relevant experience in civil defense litigation.
  • Trial experience is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of various State and Federal court rules and procedures.
  • Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, LexisNexis, Odyssey e-file, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems. Experience with iManage or similar document management platforms a plus.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills.
  • Excellent time and deadline management skills.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Free Food & Snacks in Office
  • Wellness Resources
  • Commuter Benefits

Job title

Paralegal, 3-5+

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$62,000 - $80,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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