Attention Junior Paralegals!
We are seeking a detail-oriented junior paralegal to join our legal team. This is a fully in-office position that will assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and maintaining files. Candidates must possess a strong attention to detail and have a passion for the legal field. Knowledge, or the ability to learn, calendaring, state court rules, federal rules, and civil procedure is necessary.
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OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE RECENTLY COMPLETED AN ABA APPROVED PARALEGAL PROGRAM AND ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENTRY LEVEL PARALEGAL POSITION. SOME PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE LEGAL FIELD PREFERRED.
*** WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT!
*** This role has a clear career pathway to a Paralegal II (hybrid role)
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Perform administrative duties such as calendaring appointments, hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
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Understand and perform electronic filing processes with various court systems.
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Maintain working knowledge of code of civil procedure, civil code, local rules, and courtroom rules and procedures.
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Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
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Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
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Schedule and coordinate depositions, appointments, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
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Collect and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
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Coordinate preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
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Proofread, revise, and finalize correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings, discovery, reports, and contracts.
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Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
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Accurately document and bill for all billable and non-billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement.
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Composes and prepares routine correspondence.
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Schedule appointments and meetings with clients and other professionals.
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Places and receives phone calls, as well as screening and transferring phone calls accordingly.
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Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed.
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Assist with mail handling and ordering supplies, as needed.
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Attend paralegal meetings and other meetings as required.
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Required knowledge of Word, Adobe, Excel, Outlook and various legal software.
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Communicate and interact with filing clerks, court room assistants and calendar clerks.
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Liaise with outside vendors such as court reporters, experts, mediators, etc.
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Interact with outside/opposing counsel to perform service of documents, coordinating depositions, and requesting extensions of deadlines.
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Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program required
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Excellent proofreading skills with attention to detail
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Ability to work in a team environment or independently.