Paralegal - Civil Litigation

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Civil Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This vital role involves supporting civil litigation, across a diverse range of practice areas including family law, estate planning, general civil litigation, and office practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, legal drafting expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Your contributions will help ensure the smooth operation of our law office and provide essential support for attorneys and clients alike.

Duties

• Assist attorneys with case preparation by conducting legal research
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and clarity
• Manage legal case files using document management system Clio to ensure accurate record keeping and easy retrieval of information
• Conduct interviews with clients, witnesses, or other individuals to gather pertinent information for ongoing cases
• Review documents for relevance and accuracy during document review processes in litigation or regulatory matters
• Support project management efforts by coordinating deadlines, scheduling court filings, and tracking case progress
• Organize and maintain files related to various practice areas including family law, personal injury, workers' compensation law, patent law, general civil litigation, and more
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, transcription, proofreading, and managing correspondence to support daily office operations
• Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars and handling phone etiquette with professionalism

Experience

• Paralegal experience in a busy law office environment with exposure to multiple practice areas such as estate planning, family law, or general civil litigation preferred
• Experience with legal case management software like Clio is highly desirable
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with attention to detail
• Clerical experience including filing, data entry, document review, proofreading and transcription necessary for supporting legal operations
• Ability to communicate professionally via phone and email while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards

Join our team as a Civil Paralegal if you are passionate about supporting impactful legal work across diverse practice areas. Bring your expertise in legal research, document management systems like Clio, and your exceptional organizational skills to help us deliver outstanding service to our clients. We value dedicated professionals committed to excellence in every aspect of their work!

Days/Hours: M-F,  8:15am-5pm