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The Paralegal Specialist role involves supporting Employment and Litigation matters through legal document drafting, research, and case management. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience and a BS/BA degree. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools like LexisNexis is essential. A paralegal certificate is preferred. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful legal work.
Job Responsibility:
Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys
conduct legal research under attorney supervision
Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of information by and for the attorneys on the case team
Support litigation case management, including file management, case calendaring, discovery, and trial activities
Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations
Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment
Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' work experience as a paralegal or comparable role
Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files
Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail
Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner
strong service orientation
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities
Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities
ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow
Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary
Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
BS/BA from an accredited college or university required
Nice to have:
Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings preferred
Experience using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting preferred