Paralegal

Experienced Paralegal @ Fast Paced, Exciting Law Firm

Are you an experienced litigation or corporate paralegal looking for something different? Something better? Would you like to work with a dynamic team of legal professionals who appreciate you and help shape the future of the firm you belong to? If so, an exceptional opportunity awaits you where you can take your legal career to new heights at a relatively new and state-of-the-art law firm that will consistently value and reward your skills, expertise, and work ethic.

Outside Chief Legal LLC (OCL) provides its clients with a broad spectrum of legal services and practices. For most clients, we effectively operate as their chief legal executive and legal department, aligning creative legal solutions with complimentary strategies to both protect and promote its owners. For other clients, we support in-house counsel and legal departments where we can provide value and expertise. We are facilitators, strategic thinkers, risk managers, cost supervisors, and above all, a consistent voice of reason advocating for the client’s best interests at all times.

OCL is looking for an experienced multi-tasking paralegal who can efficiently and effectively handle a complex and diverse caseload, work independently and collaboratively, have a passion for excellence, and personal and team development, and deliver the highest quality and timely results for clients.

Those chosen will earn a competitive salary and benefits package, operate in a flexible and supportive environment, have access to cutting-edge legal software, technology, and equipment, and have the opportunity to be an active contributor in a firm constantly striving to improve.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of varied experience in civil litigation, or corporate matters at a sizeable organization. The candidate should have superior writing and communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a proven track record of success.

Characteristics:

Be punctual and reliable with a strong commitment to character, integrity, and work ethic

The ability to project confidence and competence while representing the Firm’s clients

The ability and flexibility to produce outstanding results at a growing firm

Exceptional communication skills are required to work with all levels of staff and clients

A positive, motivating attitude, meeting or raising the standard of conduct and performance of existing firm members

Desire to focus on exceeding clients’ expectations

Job Responsibilities:

Drafting basic legal documents, pleadings, and discovery and preparing first drafts of legal forms

Filing legal documents, including e-filing, in federal and state courts

Gathering and analyzing research data, such as statutes, opinions, legal articles, codes, and documents

Researching and preparing non-party subpoenas

Organizing exhibits and medical records

Summarizing medical records and deposition transcripts

Maintaining calendars and client files

Prioritizing client-related matters

Corresponding with clients

Handling routine correspondence in your own voice on the attorney’s behalf

Keeping attorneys apprised of short-term obligations as well as long-term implications of expedient decisions

Track, capture, and record billable time

Liaise with other team members and departments of our firm

Answer the telephone and route or screen calls

Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions

Helping with ideas on how to improve processes and efficiencies

Job qualifications:

If the statements below appeal to you, then you may be our next Paralegal!

4 + years of experience in a Paralegal role

Bachelors degree

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal skills

Tech savvy with Mac/Apple products, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Clio, document management systems, time and billing, and transcription software products, and an interest and ability to quickly learn other technology

Proficiency with local, state, and federal court procedures and documentation plus E-filing

Litigation and trial experience is a plus

Able to operate well under pressure with minimal supervision

You smile when you answer the phone

You are an amazing scheduler with exceptional attention to detail

You are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the Internet

You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly

You are willing to do traditional non-paralegal tasks (scanning, copying, answering a phone, etc.)

Skills and experience are required, appreciated, and valued, but personality, character, intelligence, and integrity will be paramount considerations

Marketing/Social Media skills