Litigation Paralegal

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal to be join our team. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials. There is extensive client contact in this position, while working within a team of attorneys and paralegals in all aspects of family law cases.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and work extensively with all aspects of the discovery process.
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery summaries
• Aid attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources

Skills

• Proven working experience as a paralegal
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, as we are a "techie" firm
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

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