Paralegal

Full-time

No

Paralegal

Job Description

Position Summary:

A Paralegal assists with substantive legal work for which an attorney is responsible, and the day-to-day needs of the attorney(s) he/she is assigned to.

Working Relationships:

Reports To: Attorney(s) he/she is assigned to, Practice Group Leader, and the Department Chair for matters regarding legal work. Paralegals also report to the Office Manager for administrative matters.

Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with attorney and/or client to take instructions, obtain information, report on status of matters and otherwise support legal actions.
• Work with attorneys to draft and prepare all documentation required for various types of transactions as assigned.
• In some instances, responsible for clerical work in preparing documents.
• Organize, maintain, review, summarize, and analyze documents and records, compile information, and recommend course of action.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of statutes, court decisions and customs relating to legal procedures and practices in appropriate areas of law including filing procedures in all required states.
• Prepare and oversee status checklists.
• Assist attorneys in the preparation of filings pertaining to the specific areas of law.
• Request and gather copies of documents from various sources as necessary.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, advanced paralegal certificate, or relevant job experience required.
• Skills: Ability to perform legal research; ability to organize large volumes of diverse materials and draft complex documents; ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy; ability to recognize legal/technical issues and effectively recommend course of action; in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles; basic computer skills.
• Preferred: Prior law firm experience. Detail oriented and strong attention to detail; exercise good judgment; able to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment; able to prioritize and work under a tight schedule; able to travel, as needed, based upon client demands; able to work overtime, as needed, to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• Physical effort: Lifting up to 40 lbs., some stretching and reaching, ability to work under stress and time restrains, walking and climbing stairs, sitting long periods.
• Work environment: Indoor office environment with extended periods of time working on a PC. On occasion must be able to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Job status: This is a full time, nonexempt, hours per week position.


Law Firm is looking for a Paralegal to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with substantive legal work for which an attorney is responsible, and the day-to-day needs of the attorney(s) they are assigned to.

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate with attorney and/or client to take instructions, obtain information, report on status of matters and otherwise support legal actions.
• Work with attorneys to draft and prepare all documentation required for various types of transactions as assigned.
• In some instances, responsible for clerical work in preparing documents.
• Organize, maintain, review, summarize, and analyze documents and records, compile information, and recommend course of action.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of statutes, court decisions and customs relating to legal procedures and practices in appropriate areas of law including filing procedures in all required states.
• Prepare and oversee status checklists.
• Assist attorneys in the preparation of filings pertaining to the specific areas of law.
• Request and gather copies of documents from various sources as necessary.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced paralegal certificate, or relevant job experience required.
• Ability to perform legal research; ability to organize large volumes of diverse materials and draft complex documents; ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy; ability to recognize legal/technical issues and effectively recommend course of action; in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles; basic computer skills.
• Prior law firm experience. Detail oriented and strong attention to detail; exercise good judgment; able to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment; able to prioritize and work under a tight schedule; able to travel, as needed, based upon client demands; able to work overtime, as needed, to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• Physical effort: Lifting up to 40 lbs., some stretching and reaching, ability to work under stress and time restrains, walking and climbing stairs, sitting long periods.
• Work environment: Indoor office environment with extended periods of time working on a PC. On occasion must be able to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Job status: This is a full time, nonexempt, hours per week position.

Salary:

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

Law Firm is looking for a talented Paralegal to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with substantive legal work for which an attorney is responsible, and the

Legal Research, Legal Document Drafting, Organizing Documents, Analyzing Legal Documents, Knowledge of Statues and Court Decisions, Clerical Work, Drafting Filings, Requesting and Gathering Documents

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Paralegal Certificate, or Relevant Job Experience

Legal