Litigation Paralegal supporting foreclosure litigation at leading law firm specializing in creditors' rights. Assist attorneys and manage case files while maintaining communication with clients and court personnel.
About the role
- Paralegal supporting attorneys in civil defense litigation matters. Requires 3-5 years of experience and strong understanding of legal documentation and trial preparation.
Responsibilities
- 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
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