Litigation Paralegal

POSITION DESCRIPTION DBL Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Louisville, Kentucky. The paralegal should be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to support a supervising attorney and enhance attorney efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. They are essential to the success of our team and our firm. All DBL employees operate under a ‘client first’ philosophy, in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our client. JOB DUTIES Assist attorneys in preparation of client work including closings, hearings and trials; assist with discovery/investigating facts, researching and other miscellaneous duties. Effectively prioritize work; monitor deadlines. File and retrieve court documents electronically for State and Federal Court in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. File and retrieve court documents for Bankruptcy courts. Track and bill your time. Information Management. Organize, index and track files; maintain files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter. Create, maintain, and retire files according to attorney/client preference. Assist attorneys in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents. Assist with Trial Presentations as needed. Other duties as assigned, when assigned duties are completed, you are expected to seek out additional work and ask how you can provide assistance to others. COMPETENCY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Certification or degree in Paralegal studies (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or equivalent legal support experience. Proficiency with the following software products: MS Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) Nuance PDF Converter (bates stamping, redaction, editing, combing PDFs) iManage/WorkSite (Maintain client matter files in paper or electronically as directed by attorney, scanning and adding hyperlink documents to indexes) Secure e-mail Investigative mindset for strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Excellent professional communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and content. Ability to prioritize and monitor deadlines while working on multiple matters, with a sense of ownership Collaboration and Teamwork Maintain firm and client confidentiality #J-18808-Ljbffr