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Law Firm
Legal Staff
Litigation
Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)
Min 1 yrs required
Paralegal Duties: Provides support for all aspects of litigation cases and matters managed by both Partners and Associates. lie in the areas of document handling, file creation and management, database management, and trial preparation including organizing materials and schedules for lawyers and clients related to litigation matters. The Litigation Paralegal works under the direct supervision of the attorneys in the specific practice area on a day to day basis. There is no direct supervisory responsibility associated with this position. Manage and organize all aspects of documents, files, and databases associated with each specific litigated case/matter assigned by primary attorney. Ensure that attorneys working on case/matter have all necessary information available to them in a timely manner. Maintain all physical elements of the case/matter in an organized, efficient, and accurate manner. Provide both attorney(s) and client(s) with information necessary for litigation process, decision making, and review in a timely manner. Conduct various document searches and factual research. Prepare witness and matter materials for case preparation. Prepare for and attend trials and/or depositions. Motion practice. Court filings. Anticipate attorney and client needs related to matters or cases under management. Delegate effectively and as appropriate to Legal Administrative Assistants and/or Case Clerks working on the case/matter. Handle all communications, whether oral and written, in a prompt and professional manner ensuring that information is transferred in an accurate and thorough manner. Act as a liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside agencies. Meet billable hour requirement of 1550 per year.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree OR (a) Associate of Arts degree and 1+ year of in-house training as a Paralegal Assistant or Paralegal Intern at the Firm, or (b) 5+ years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney, demonstrating a superior command of the skills necessary to be a Paralegal; AND, in addition to (a) or (b), (c) Completion of an educational program for Paralegals that has been approved by the American Bar Association ("ABA") or offered by an accredited institution which is in substantial compliance with ABA guidelines for the approval of Paralegal programs. Law Firm experience preferred. Experience in state and administrative legislation preferred. Practical knowledge of legal concepts. Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Relativity. PowerPoint experience is preferred. Proficiency in Firm computer applications needed for specific practice area. Must have knowledge and understanding of docketing system and procedures and underlying legal principles. Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated understanding of correct grammar. Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task efficiently and be an independent thinker. Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and ongoing deadlines. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Time entry, scanning, e-mailing, etc. Travel required, as necessary. Assist in Firm marketing for practice area. Other duties as assigned.
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