Litigation Paralegal

Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.

Job Summary: Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.

Responsibilities:

• Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents
• Under the supervision of an attorney, draft pleadings, contracts, mortgages, certificates, etc
• Issue subpoenas
• Coordinate and participate in document production
• May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required
• Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial
• Prepare deposition summaries
• Obtain information using the Westlaw system
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed
• Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making responsible
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent people skills

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Internet Publishing

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.