Legal Staff Paralegal in Salt Lake City, UT

Law Firm

Salt Lake City, UT

Legal Staff Paralegal in Salt Lake City, UT

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Paralegal Legal Assistant

Job Title

Paralegal Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities

The Paralegal Legal Assistant at the law firm is responsible for a variety of tasks that support the legal team. These responsibilities include:

- Drafting legal pleadings, motions, oppositions, discovery requests, and responses for cases in state and federal courts.
- Demonstrating knowledge of e-filing pleadings and documents for both state and federal courts.
- Preparing correspondence and communicating with clients, opposing counsel, co-counsel, and court clerks.
- Maintaining and organizing client files, records, and documents.
- Keeping cases organized by entering deadlines, monitoring calendars, and documenting scheduling orders.
- Organizing, monitoring, and saving all electronic case filings and documents.
- Creating and managing large electronic discovery productions.
- Scheduling hearings, depositions, and coordinating with court reporters.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, and depositions.
- Handling some billing responsibilities and assisting with other duties as assigned and needed.

Education and Experience Information

The candidate must have at least five years of experience in a similar role. It is essential for the candidate to work accurately and efficiently with high attention to detail. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, and Teams is required. Experience in e-filing in both state and federal courts is also required. Additionally, the candidate must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to comprehend and analyze legal documents, problem-solving and decision-making skills, and the capability to handle confidential and legally sensitive information.

Salary Information

The position offers a competitive wage of $78,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Additionally, a full benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, disability, and retirement savings benefits.

Company Description

The law firm is a mid-sized litigation firm with a diverse team of talented lawyers. The staff comprises individuals from different backgrounds, all working towards the common goal of doing what is best for every client. The firm is enthusiastic about enhancing and expanding its team, which possesses a variety of skill sets. The law firm operates offices in Salt Lake City and Dallas.