Job Title: Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Draft routine legal documents required for various legal proceedings and tasks.
- Manage multiple cases from initiation through trial, ensuring all necessary actions are taken to advance each case.
- Collect documents from various sources to support case preparation and analysis.
- Review and analyze documents to extract pertinent information for use in legal strategies.
- Conduct document searches and perform factual research to support case development.
Skills:
- Experience in all phases of litigation, from the onset of a lawsuit through trial, is essential.
- Preferable experience in personal injury litigation to better understand the nuances of such cases.
- Excellent communication skills are required to interact professionally with clients and attorneys, ensuring clear and effective exchanges of information.
- Strong writing skills are necessary to communicate clearly and draft legal documents, including but not limited to pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, and to prepare discovery production documents.
- Knowledge of all phases of the litigation process is required, along with the ability to assist attorneys throughout these phases effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, is necessary for document preparation and communication.
- Proficiency in Adobe Professional and Adobe DC is required for managing and editing PDF documents.
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently and follow up on tasks without needing constant supervision.
- Strong organizational skills are required to adapt to existing systems for maintaining and organizing case files.
- Experience in preparing summaries of deposition transcripts, medical records, and discovery pleadings as requested.
- Ability to gather relevant information from various sources pertinent to each case, including conducting legal research.
- Ability to effectively set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Strong ability to adapt to changing priorities and troubleshoot issues to create practical solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary for effective collaboration and communication within the team.
- Ability to work as part of a litigation team, demonstrating strong team player capabilities.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Paralegal Certificate from an accredited school is required to ensure the candidate has the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for the role.
- A Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred, indicating a higher level of education and understanding of legal principles.
- Preferable two-plus years’ experience as a personal injury paralegal to ensure familiarity with the specific demands and challenges of personal injury cases.
Salary Information:
- Wage depends on experience, indicating that compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of expertise and years of experience in the field.
Overall, the role of Paralegal at the law firm in the department requires a combination of legal knowledge, practical skills, and personal attributes to support the firm's litigation efforts effectively. Candidates must be equipped to handle complex legal tasks, work independently, and contribute to a team-oriented environment, all while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.
