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Looking for an opportunity to find your valued place amongst talented and creative problem-solvers? We look forward to getting to know you, a skilled and self-motivated Paralegal with an emphasis in Construction Litigation as you join our team to become an invaluable asset to our company. If you are detail oriented and have been looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, then you will love our energy-charged atmosphere. Fall in love with our passion, values, and total commitment to achieve nothing less than excellence in everything we do. If you thrive on success, recognition, and compensation for a job well done, then we cannot wait to speak with you to join our thriving team.
Title: Paralegal
Work Location: All Office Locations
Department: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Reports to: Paralegal/Legal Assistant Manager
Exempt Status: _ Y X_N
Position Status: _X_FT ___PT
Job Summary:
The Paralegal with an emphasis in Corporate Practice and Construction Litigation will assist attorney(s) in preparing and organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials. Their main duties include preparing affidavits and correspondence, discussing case details with attorneys and clients as well as organizing different files for different legal proceedings. The Paralegal will also assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and support services including minute book preparation, document drafting, and review of corporate documents.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Meets with attorneys, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Conducts research, investigates facts, and develops legal arguments.
- Drafting legal documents including corporate minutes books, articles, and operating agreements, contracts, depositions, initial drafts of pleadings, and motions.
- Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases.
- Filing/Recording of State & Federal tax documents via the representative Secretary of State websites using Corporate online accounts.
- Calendaring and coordinating deadlines, as well as scheduling hearings and court reporters.
- E-Discovery
- Bates labeling and redacting documents.
- Assisting during mediation, trial, and hearings (including the preparation of hearing binders).
- Preparing and organizing exhibits.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, witnesses, judicial assistants, opposing counsel, and representatives.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Knowledge of how to request a summons and the serving process.
- Investigative mind and strong research skills.
- 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 to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Certification or Associates Degree in Paralegal studies (Bachelor’s degree is preferred)
- A minimum experience of two years in a paralegal role
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
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- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal
- Industries Legal Services and Construction
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