Paralegal

Paralegal needed for local law firm.

Fulltime, $26-$38/HR DOE

You will be responsible for the coordination of all details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the process including interviews, legal research, and document filing.

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments
• Draft pleading, motions and appellate documents and file with the court
• Perform admin duties (calendar hearings, deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Provide assistance with case settlements
• Proven working experience as a Paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification