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Legal Staff Paralegal in Denver, CO

Center for Biological Diversity Jul 06,2018 May 24,2018 Location USA Denver CO
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Public Interest

Legal Staff

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 1 yrs required

Profile

Paralegal and Research Specialist Duties: Preparation of legal documents, including completing tables of contents and authorities for briefs, proofreading, formatting and cite checking. Assistance in calendar management for administrative actions and court filings. Maintenance of electronic databases for filings and program actions. Filing and serving legal documents and maintenance of legal dockets, including ensuring compliance with court rules in a variety of state and federal jurisdictions, e-filing, making courtesy copies, corresponding with Clerks’ offices and related tasks. Performing online research, including legal and scientific research. Assistance with drafting comment letters, including retrieval of online references. Maintenance of a legal library, including updating of court rules and reference material, in coordination with other Center paralegals. Preparation and indexing of administrative records and appendices/excerpts of record in litigation. Assisting with the planning and handling of internal and external meetings, travel and conference arrangements. Assisting with preparation for events such as public presentations, rallies and hearings.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: A university degree. Paralegal certificate preferred, but significant experience as a paralegal or legal assistant is acceptable in lieu of a paralegal certificate. 1+ year of experience in a litigation or research environment. Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail. Ability and willingness to complete legal secretarial tasks. Intermediate level or above skills with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Pro and Microsoft Word. Excellent writing and editing skills. Strong communication skills to facilitate working with attorneys in offices throughout the country. An ability to multi-task efficiently and to work well as part of an effective team. A strong work ethic and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection.
Deadline: 22-Jul-2018 (MST)

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