Paralegal

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research.

• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with servers
• Organize case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and perform other administrative duties as needed
• Gather information about legal issues from clients during interviews
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal topics, and coordinating witnesses
• Leverage extensive experience to organize files and maintain organizational efficiency within the firm
• Apply strategic insights to docketing (scheduling) events for optimal case progression
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members through scheduled case reviews and training recommendations
• Assist clients with completing complex legal forms with depth of understanding
• Draft nuanced letters and intricate court documents for attorney review
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on complex issues, verify case law, and review legislation
• Oversee the preparation of discovery and responses to complex discovery demands
• Facilitate meetings with clients, offering seasoned insights during reviews of discovery responses
• Proactively communicate with clients to provide updates, gather information, and offer experienced guidance
• Collaborate closely with attorneys to prepare cases for hearings, bringing courtroom experience to the preparation process
• Serve as a reliable backup for the Legal Assistant, handling tasks such as e‑filing, file updates, phone answering, and scheduling
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned to advance case progression and maintain organizational professionalism and training standards

• High‑level organizational and time‑management skills
• Minimum 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law‑firm setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
• Completion of an ABA‑approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Preferred: completion of a paralegal professional certification or advanced paralegal education

$65,000 - $95,000 per year