Paralegal

The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting with litigation matters. The position requires a resourceful and highly technically proficient professional to manage litigation projects effectively and efficiently in the fast-paced environment of this amazing company known for its uniquely positive office culture. This position requires a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to exercise the utmost discretion, and a positive, can-do attitude.  

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and related court documents utilizing federal and state electronic filing systems in compliance with applicable court procedures and policies
• Prepare, organize, and review exhibits, binders, and other materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Conduct title searches, draft abstracts, lien certificates, and lien discharges
• Draft motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, affidavits, notices, certificates of service and related documents
• Assist attorneys with all phases of discovery and eDiscovery, including preparation of discovery requests and responses, document review and analysis, and management of discovery materials
• Assist with service of process
• Calculate, calendar and track deadlines with a working knowledge of relevant civil procedure and other applicable rules
  • Attend to file maintenance within the firm’s document management system
• Prepare Excel charts, spreadsheets, timelines, and other summaries of various types of information
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, clerk’s office personnel, potential witnesses, experts and others 
• Conduct research (legal and non-legal) and prepare clear, concise memoranda
• Provide administrative, paralegal, and case management support to attorneys and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Billable work as assigned with a goal of 1400 billable hours per year

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification with litigation paralegal experience
• Must have superior writing and oral communication skills
• Must have strong research skills
• Must have ability to pay acute attention to detail and proofreading 
• Must have ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Great team player, enthusiastic proactive and self-directed
• Outstanding organizational skills and excellent judgement and problem solving skills
• Must be flexible with schedule and time requirements to meet deadlines and needs of the Litigation Practice group
• Transaction legal experience a plus
• Technologically savvy; highly proficient, expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment 
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Group life and disability insurance
• Financial wellness program 
• 401K employer match and profit sharing 
• 23 days PTO in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave 
• Mobile data reimbursement
• Free parking