Paralegal

Job Summary: Paralegals assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact-checking; and trial preparation.

Reports To: Assigned Attorney

Department: Litigation

Supervisor Responsibilities: (none)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meets and communicates with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, discovery, files motions, and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, requesting medical/billing records and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Maintain docket calendar
• Identify liability issues
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works their assigned schedule, maintains good attendance habits, and complies with the firm's timekeeping policy and procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bilingual is preferred.

Education & Experience:

Education & Experience (continued):

• Paralegal certificate required or experience instead of certification.
• Some related experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work with prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.