Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal / MUST HAVE PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support across various legal disciplines, ensuring efficient case management, thorough research, and precise document handling. Your expertise will help streamline legal processes, facilitate effective communication with clients and stakeholders, and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal support skills within a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with case preparation by conducting legal research across diverse areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more.
- Manage and organize legal documents using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, contracts, pleadings, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
- Conduct thorough document review and analysis for civil litigation support, personal injury cases, patent law matters, and other legal proceedings.
- Support client communication efforts by scheduling interviews, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information, and providing exceptional client service.
- Maintain case files meticulously, ensuring all records are up-to-date and compliant with procedural law requirements.
- Perform administrative tasks including data entry, filing, transcription, and managing incoming calls with professional phone etiquette to support the legal team’s daily operations.
Skills
- Proven experience with legal research tools like LexisNexis and Westlaw; familiarity with legal case management software.
- Strong project management skills to handle multiple cases efficiently while adhering to deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail in document review and proofreading.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for drafting documents and managing data; experience with document management systems is a plus.
- Effective interviewing techniques for client intake; adept at handling confidential information responsibly.
- Superior written communication skills for drafting clear legal documents; capable of transcribing accurately when needed.
- Knowledge of procedural law to support litigation processes; ability to conduct thorough legal research across various jurisdictions.
- Strong clerical experience including filing, data entry, and administrative support; excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including professional phone etiquette; ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
Join us in a role that empowers you to make a meaningful impact within our legal practice! We value dedicated professionals eager to grow their expertise while supporting our mission of delivering exceptional legal services in a fast-paced environment.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
