Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal functions across multiple practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, litigation, family law, and more. As a vital member of our team, you will assist attorneys with legal research, document management, case preparation, and client interactions. This paid position is ideal for candidates eager to develop their legal expertise in a fast-paced environment while making meaningful contributions to complex legal matters.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other legal research tools to support case strategies and legal opinions.
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
- Manage case files and document review processes utilizing document management systems like Smokeball.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, creating timelines, and summarizing case facts.
- Perform data entry and maintain meticulous records of case activities, court deadlines, and client communications.
- Support administrative functions including filing documents with courts or agencies, scheduling appointments, and managing communication via phone etiquette.
- Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses as part of fact-finding efforts for various legal cases.
- Stay informed on procedural law requirements.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of procedural law and experience in multiple practice areas, litigation, criminal defense and family law.
- Proficiency in legal research platforms such as Smokeball.
- Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy.
- Effective interviewing techniques to gather relevant case information from clients or witnesses.
- Project management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience with legal administrative support tasks including data entry, filing systems, document review, transcription services, and clerical duties.
- Organizational skills that enable managing multiple cases simultaneously with professionalism and precision.
- Knowledge of contracts and procedural rules applicable across various jurisdictions; ability to adapt quickly to different legal frameworks.
- Strong communication skills coupled with professional phone etiquette; ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
Join us in this rewarding role where your expertise will directly contribute to successful case outcomes while advancing your career in the legal field!
Pay: $51,493.32 - $62,013.46 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
