Litigation Paralegal

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today. Responsibilities: Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews Qualifications: Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 • Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible • Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses • Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer • Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers • Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews Compensation: $80,000-$85,000 per year Smith Clinesmith LLP