Litigation Paralegal

Description

Responsibilities

Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions

Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer

Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed

Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems

Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

Qualifications

Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education

Strong oral and written communication skills

3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting

Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills