Legal Staff Paralegal in Providence, RI

Law Firm

Providence, RI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Providence, RI

Legal Staff

3-7 yrs required

No

Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal at the law firm is expected to provide comprehensive support to attorneys, particularly in the realm of commercial litigation. The responsibilities encompass a wide array of tasks aimed at ensuring efficient legal processes and client service. Key duties include:

- Assisting attorneys in fact investigation, conducting witness interviews, and drafting pleadings and correspondence.
- Performing legal research, document preparation, and production.
- Managing databases, docketing, and overall case management.
- Engaging in trial preparation and attending trials as needed.
- Preparing materials for depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Drafting pleadings and discovery documents.
- Coordinating the filing of pleadings and arranging for service.
- Collecting and summarizing medical and other relevant records.
- Assisting with calendaring and docketing tasks.
- Acting as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication and production of materials.
- Staying informed of developments in the Commercial Litigation practice areas and the Paralegal industry.
- Attending and participating in internal Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions.
- Anticipating attorney needs and serving as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant or junior Paralegal.
- Meeting an annual billable hour target of 1500.
- Performing other duties as required.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires a minimum of 3 to 7 years of relevant experience, specifically in commercial litigation. Experience with Relativity, a document review platform, is also essential. Furthermore, trial preparation and attendance experience are crucial.

Preferred educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a related field. Additional preferred experience includes at least 2 years of trial experience and 2 years of Relativity experience.

Salary Information:
The compensation for the Paralegal position varies depending on skills, experience, location, and other factors as permitted by law. The expected salary ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

- State of California: $84,000 - $112,000
- State of Colorado: $67,000 - $92,000
- State of Illinois: $72,000 - $98,000
- State of Maryland: $70,000 - $98,000
- State of Massachusetts: $76,000 - $90,000
- State of Minnesota: $89,000 - $100,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $85,000 - $116,000
- State of New York: $79,000 - $116,000
- State of Washington: $78,000 - $106,000
- Washington, DC: $85,000 - $115,000

These salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, which is dependent upon individual and firm performance and is not guaranteed.

In addition to competitive compensation, full-time employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package. This includes medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.

Legal and Compliance Information:
The job description provided is intended to outline the general content, requirements, and responsibilities associated with the Paralegal position. It should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The law firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of the position.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants are notified of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, applicants are encouraged to review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The law firm fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and promoting talented professionals from diverse backgrounds.