Paralegal Project Assistant

Summary:      

The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and litigation support.

Essential Job Functions:     

• Formatting briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Drafts, revises, and assembles contracts
• Filing legal documents (e-filing skills are preferred)
• Organized and proficient with technology and the development of systems to increase efficiency.
• Capable of tracking deadlines and moving forward with case progress.
• Use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate documents and prepare presentation material related to construction claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Assist with case settlements
• Prepare exhibits for motions

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 quickly to meet changing deadlines and priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• 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.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• 2-5 years of law firm experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant preferred
• High School Diploma required
•  Paralegal Certificate preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands:         

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