Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Draft various legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, motions, orders, and notices.
- Schedule and maintain case calendars to ensure all deadlines and court dates are met.
- Conduct research on complex legal issues using research databases such as Westlaw or Lexis Nexis.
- Investigate legal matters through fact-checking, conducting witness interviews, and summarizing findings.
- Manage document production and trial preparation, including creating notebooks, exhibits, and performing case law cite checks.
- File pleadings, motions, and other legal documents with the court.
- Review and summarize depositions, medical records, and other relevant documents to assist in case preparation.
Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience working as a paralegal.
- A paralegal certificate or an undergraduate degree is required.
- Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is essential.
- Experience in capturing and recording billable time is necessary.
- Candidates should have a high degree of attention to detail and a strong client focus.
- Experience in reviewing and summarizing records is required.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team is important.
- Candidates should demonstrate drive and personal initiative in their work.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information. However, it mentions the availability of excellent benefits which include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with a wellness component.
- Free Telehealth coverage.
- Caretaker Support and Parental Leave.
- MilkStork services.
- Discount Gym Memberships.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- Pet Insurance.
- 401K and profit-sharing options (after meeting eligibility requirements).
- Generous Paid Time Off plus paid holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- In-house training and development opportunities.
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