Litigation Paralegal

Having established himself as a formidable courtroom litigator in the field of Personal Injury, Family and Trial Law, our founding member expanded the firm in 2016 to better encompass their clients'​ needs. Seven attorneys and a full legal team provide expert legal counsel in numerous areas of law, including Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Debt Negotiation, Divorce, Foreclosure Defense, Home Owners'​ Association Representation, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, Wrongful Death, Workers'​ Compensation Litigation, Commercial Law, and Probate Law.

Assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and engaged in civil or administrative law.

Job Responsibilities:

Legal

• File pleadings.
• Manage attorney calendars.
• Draft legal documents, such as subpoenas and discovery.
• Help prepare legal applications, declarations and motions.
• Prepare and edit correspondence.
• Cross-check and validate information. Edit legal forms and documents for accuracy.
• Help with trial and motion preparation, including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders.
• Assist the lawyer in the courtroom.
• Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations.
• Perform legal and factual research.
• Perform records research including CLEAR.

Administrative

• Screen initial callers and schedule intake appointments.
• Build and maintain files.
• Coordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery.
• Locate and interview witnesses.

Key Competencies

• Analytical, critical thinking skills
• Planning and organizing
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Stress tolerance
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Teamwork

Job Qualifications:

• Proven history of success as a Litigation Paralegal
• Known for great attention to detail
• Experienced in eFiling and managing attorney's calendars
• Great at writing and document drafting
• Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certification preferred, not required