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)
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