*Summary/Objective
*The Non-Routine Litigation Paralegal is responsible for maintaining the assigned contested responsibilities within the department providing support to the Non-Routine Litigation Paralegals and Attorneys.
Essential Functions.
- Maintaining the assigned contested support activities, including but not limited to assistance with case setup, mediation/service support, e-filing and service of documents, updating client systems and provide support in calendar maintenance.
- Maintain internal case management system and client systems with current status of the case in accordance with firm and client requirements.
- Timely resolve any assigned mediation, service of process, and other litigation tasks to assist in expediting file movement, working in conjunction with the assigned non-routine litigation paralegal and attorney.
Competencies
- Ability to efficiently work fast in a fast pace environment while maintaining quality of the work performed.
- Time Management and the ability to quickly re-adjust priorities throughout the day.
- Effective communication skills for working with clients and Courts.
- Must be committed to providing exceptional customer service.
*Supervisory Responsibility
*No Supervisory Responsibilities.
*Work Environment
*This job operates in a high paced professional setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
*Travel
*No travel is expected for this position.
*Required Education and Experience
*[Indicate education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. See examples below.]
- High School Diploma.
- Two (2) years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal.
*Preferred Education and Experience
*[Indicate education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. See examples below.]
- Two (2)+ years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal working litigation in at least two (2) the following fields:
- Foreclosure/Default Servicing.
- Probate and Estates.
- Real Estate.
- State Appellate Court
- Federal District Court.
- Federal Bankruptcy Court.
*Additional Eligibility Qualifications
*None.
*Other Duties
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
- Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
- Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative
