Legal Staff Paralegal in Huntington, WV

Law Firm

Huntington, WV

Legal Staff Paralegal in Huntington, WV

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Litigation Practice Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Practice Assistant will be responsible for supporting paralegals and attorneys in various matters within state and federal courts. The role involves performing a broad range of substantive billable and nonbillable tasks directly with paralegals and attorneys on complex litigation matters across different industries. Specific duties include:
- Maintaining and monitoring court deadlines for assigned cases
- Supporting paralegals and attorneys with daily tasks such as document organization, maintenance, and production
- Tracking and managing discovery, including document productions
- Participating in case strategy meetings
- Handling routine calls and correspondence with courts, outside attorneys, and clients

Education and Experience Information:
The ideal candidate should possess well-developed critical thinking and organizational skills, along with the ability to meet deadlines. A strong sense of accountability, ownership over projects and responsibilities, proactive issue resolution, and teamwork are essential attributes. Candidates should be technologically proficient and open to learning new software. A two- or four-year degree and a paralegal certificate are highly desired, although relevant work experience may be substituted for educational qualifications. Flexibility to work overtime when necessary to meet business needs is also required.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The law firm adheres to an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, ensuring that employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, service member status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.