Paralegal Clerk

Summary

The primary duty of a paralegal is in the review and analysis of documents. As a document review paralegal, your responsibilities include communicating with clients, perform fact-checking, and drafting of documents. You will also take part in special tasks when needed. Through all this, you will utilize various electronic case management software and excel spreadsheets. Law firms employ document review paralegals to assist in the organization and management of files and records for cases with a high volume of documents, especially during the discovery phase.

Case Fact-Checking

1. Assist Document Review Attorneys (DRA) in the fact investigation of each plaintiff’s case;
2. Organize and maintain documents relevant to the ongoing litigation that involves the application of legal, educational training for further review by the DRA’s;
3. Summarize, tab, highlight, chart, and collect documents or information gleaned from the document, Plaintiffs, or DRA’s;
4. Complement the plaintiff’s responses with available information on record and their authorization;
5. Draft correspondence and case documents;
6. Review, scan and upload mail correspondence;
7. Manage a varying number of cases assigned by their supervisors; and
8. Complete any other task assigned by a supervisor.

Other Responsibilities

1. Prepare documents, such as correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
2. Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and others.

Skills and Behaviors:

• Proven Paralegal or Legal Secretary work experience
• Familiarity with administrative duties
• The ability to read voluminous documents in a short amount of time;
• Excellent computer skills, information technology literate (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Google Chrome, time tracking software, spell-check add-ons, etc.)
• Patient, adaptable, flexible and able to improvise while remaining responsive to ongoing demands;
• Be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback
• Experience using office equipment, like fax machines and scanners.
• Typing speed and accuracy
• Excellent knowledge of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Attention to detail.
• Confidentiality
• Organizational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and related matters.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.

Values

In addition to the skills outlined above, the following personality traits are necessary for success as a Paralegal Clerk within our company:

1. Conscientiousness - Reviewing thousands of documents and sifting through massive amounts of data requires careful, thoughtful, and deliberate analysis.
2. Team-oriented – Paralegal is a team-based process, and the ability to work with other team members is essential.
3. Strong work ethic - Since Paralegal Clerks are often monitored for organization and efficiency, it is necessary to have a strong work ethic and willingness.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required.
• A paralegal certificate is required.
• Some related experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish
• Proficiency with computer, Windows PC, and web applications, including the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

The E-discovery document reviewer must be able to:

• Spend many hours reading documents in English through a PC.
• Bend, stoop, stand, and sit for various lengths.
• Lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

This is primarily a sedentary office classification, and employees work in an office with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

Cognitive Demands

• The Paralegal Clerk must be able to multi-task, working on various projects simultaneously while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor.

All information will be kept confidential, according