Paralegal - Government

Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, transactional matters, and general legal support.
Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, transactional matters, and general legal support.
Draft, review, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, contracts, discovery requests, correspondence, and legal memoranda.
Conduct legal, regulatory, and case law research using online legal research tools.
Organize, maintain, and manage physical and electronic case files.
Prepare and electronically file legal documents with federal, state, and local courts.
Coordinate discovery, including collecting, reviewing, organizing, and producing documents.
Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, and other supporting materials.
Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other legal proceedings.
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and government agencies.
Review contracts and legal documents for completeness and accuracy.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
Assist with corporate filings, business entity formations, regulatory filings, and compliance activities as assigned.
Perform general administrative duties supporting the legal department.
Requirements Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience (litigation, corporate, healthcare, real estate, or other legal specialty preferred).
Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal documentation.
Experience with electronic court filing (e‑filing) systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Experience with legal practice management and document management software.
Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize work in a deadline‑driven environment.
High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in legal document preparation, case management, and compliance activities, with a strong understanding of court procedures and legal terminology. Proficient in managing multiple priorities and maintaining confidentiality in a fast‑paced legal environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords Paralegal Experience
Legal Document Preparation
Electronic Court Filing
Legal Research
Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Legal Document Drafting
Case Law Research
Document Management Software
Regulatory Compliance
Trial Preparation
Contract Review
E‑Filing Systems
Legal Terminology Knowledge
Court Procedures Knowledge
Corporate Filings Assistance
Soft Skills Professional Communication
Confidentiality Maintenance
Sound Professional Judgment
Time Management
Independence
Certifications & Qualifications Paralegal Certificate
Industry Keywords Litigation
Transactional Matters
Legal Support
Healthcare Law
Real Estate Law
Legal Ethics
Client Meetings
Discovery Coordination
Legal Proceedings
ABA-Approved Program

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