What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Brown Chiari LLP?
We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during, and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Provide assistance with case settlements
Skills
- Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.
- Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
- Extensive computer and database expertise
- Paralegal degree or other relevant certification
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location