Litigation Paralegal

Legal Assistant

Job Summary: Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys' litigation practices.

Responsibilities:

• Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, prepare initial draft of pleadings, discovery responses, and other filings.
• Issue subpoenas and perform basic background checks.
• Coordinate and participate in document production.
• May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
• Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial.
• Prepare deposition summaries.
• Obtain information using the Westlaw system.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

• High School graduate.
• 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making responsibilities.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent people skills.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• College degree.
• Paralegal certificate.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer.
• At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule, particularly during trial preparation.
• Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person