Legal Staff Paralegal in Providence, RI

Law Firm

Providence, RI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Providence, RI

Legal Staff

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Litigation Paralegal The candidate will assist attorneys across practice areas on a wide variety of litigation. Will collaborate with attorneys to help manage the litigation process from inception through trial, leveraging their knowledge to streamline the execution of litigation tasks and create efficiencies. Conduct legal research, analyze case law, and draft legal memoranda and pleadings. Conduct background research on parties and witnesses via public records searches, social media, and the internet, and report on the same. Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys. Initial drafting of Answers, discovery requests and responses, pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, and other pleadings. Review, evaluate and summarize discovery documents including medical records, employment records, and other case material. Draft subpoenas and monitor for compliance. Review and summarize documents received. Compile motion packages for filing with the court. Perform site checking and proofreading of briefs and other legal documents. Manage the document production processes of both hard and electronic documents. Collect material from clients, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence). Assist at all phases of litigation including motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures. Serve as liaison with clients including frequent personal interaction. Research prior testimony and publications of opposing experts. Research rules of procedure for relevant court venues throughout New England and assure adherence thereto. Select, collate, and prepare binders of key documents during key litigation phases including depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial. Administratively manage all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. Must have 2+ years of litigation experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Should have strong organizational and communication skills. Must be detail-oriented and highly focused. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is required. Preference for mid-level candidates with experience using legal systems such as Westlaw, File and Serve Xpress and PACER.