Summary:      

The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and litigation support.

 

Essential Job Functions:     

• Formatting briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents


• Drafts, revises, and assembles contracts


• Filing legal documents (e-filing skills are preferred)


• Organized and proficient with technology and the development of systems to increase efficiency.


• Capable of tracking deadlines and moving forward with case progress.


• Use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate documents and prepare presentation material related to construction claims.


• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court


• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes


• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices


• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests


• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources


• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties


• Assist with case settlements


• Prepare exhibits for motions

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.


• Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt quickly to meet changing deadlines and priorities.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. 


• Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem-solving.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

 

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• 2-5 years of law firm experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant preferred


• High School Diploma required


•  Paralegal Certificate preferred

 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:         

• In office position


• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.


• Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.