What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Maynard Nexsen?
Summary: The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and support of the Labor and Employment Practice Group.
Essential Job Functions:
- Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
- Filing legal documents (e-filling skills are preferred)
- Corresponding with clients
- 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
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Provide assistance with case settlements
- Prepare exhibits to motions
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
- Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma
- Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification preferred
- Prior employment law experience preferred.
- Prior Paralegal experience required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- In office position
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
- Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greenville, SC 29601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)
- Employment & labor law: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000