Paralegal

Overview

Description

Summary: The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and support of the Labor and Employment Practice Group.

• Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
• Filing legal documents (e-filling skills are preferred)
• Corresponding with clients
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Provide assistance with case settlements
• Prepare exhibits to motions

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

• High School Diploma required
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification preferred
• Prior Paralegal experience required
• Prior employment law experience preferred

• In office position
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.