Paralegal

Top-rated construction and government contracts law firm seeking a Paralegal with a positive and professional attitude, that is highly organized and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment supporting several litigation attorneys. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a dynamic work environment and opportunity for growth and development of paralegal and professional skills.

Responsibilities Include :

• Conducting research on laws, regulations, and case precedents to assist the attorneys with legal documents.
• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, contracts, and briefs for court filings.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are filed correctly and deadlines are met.
• Interacting with clients to gather information, provide updates, and facilitate communication between clients and attorneys.
• Provide discovery assistance by preparing requests for documents, and reviewing documents in electronically stored information databases.
• Filing documents with courts, including electronic filing systems, and tracking court deadlines.
• Performing general administrative duties like scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling correspondence.
• Assisting attorneys in preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, arbitrations and / or mediations.
• Organize, manage and maintain case files.

Qualifications :

Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications :

Experience : 5-7 years of relevant job experience as a paralegal in a law firm.