Paralegals carry out research, prepare legal documents and give legal advice to clients.
Paralegal Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Paralegal to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Analyzes records and disciplinary files and make recommendations to the attorney as to the disposition of files;
- Answers inquiries from the public by providing information and guidelines;
- Telephone answering, filing, typing and other administrative duties; and;
- Researching cited case law within the briefs and memoranda for validity and applicability;
- Work with the attorneys to manage debt document databases, including regularly uploading new agreements and ensuring everything is current;
- Must be able to evaluate investigation materials and draft responses to written discovery;
- Opening new files and closing old files;
- Copying, scanning, faxing, filing;
- Perform administrative tasks as needed;
- Proficient in scheduling and coordinating depositions, mediations and hearings;
- Filing documents;
- Maintain trademark list; coordinates trademark application filing with outside counsel;
- Must possess strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment;
- Proficient in all aspects of trial preparation;
- Review title reports and surveys.
Requirements:
- Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a. courteous and tactful manner;
- Willingness to assist wherever needed, including administrative tasks;
- Minimum of 5 years’ legal experience;
- Ability to consistently solve problems with a high degree of independent decision-making;
- Ability to work with and communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, including Senior Management;
- Knowledge of NetDocuments;
- 3 years of applicable legal experience;
- Ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities at once;
- Proficient in scheduling and coordinating depositions, mediations and hearings;
- Ability to effectively organize projects and prioritize workload while paying close attention to detail;
- Paralegal Certificate;
- High level of proficiency in basic office software (e.g. Microsoft Office suite; Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, Slack, Carta);
- Must possess strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment;
- Proficient in all aspects of trial preparation;
- Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience as a paralegal in medical malpractice/nursing home.