Paralegal

Seeking a full-time paralegal to support attorneys. Position is located in our Lexington office.

The primary responsibility is to proactively provide a high level of legal support to the attorneys through quality work.

Responsibilities include:

• Organize cases by establishing and organizing files; monitor calendars; meet deadlines; document actions; input information into file; confirm case status with attorney.
• Electronically file key documents meeting applicable deadlines; mail letters and pleadings.
• Communicate with people involved in the case including other attorneys, court clerks and personnel; schedule depositions; prepare and forward summonses and subpoenas; draft complaints; prepare and file discovery requests; prepare responses to opposing counsel; generate and share status reports.
• Keep clients informed on case process per the attorney.
• Maintain case costs / billables working with team and within billing software (LMS).
• Responding to all customer inquiries in a polite and timely manner
• Drafting, proofreading, preparing revisions, and redlining documents as directed. Typical documents include operating agreements, resolutions, loan agreements, purchase agreements, opinion letters, checklists, and closing statements.
• Compiling transaction documents, including printing, scanning, and PDF document assembly.
• Organizing meetings and calls internally and externally.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy; creates polished work product
• Problem-solver: Seeks answers or solutions before asking for help
• Strong technology skills and proven ability to learn new programs. Knowledge of redlining programs and NetDocs a plus.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Accountability: Takes ownership of and pride in work product
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact clearly with customers, vendors and other employees
• Organization skills: A good planner
• Time management skills to prioritize and complete a side variety of tasks throughout the day
• Commitment to complete confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Ongoing interest in professional growth and process improvement

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2- or 4-year college degree
• 5 years of experience in corporate law, healthcare law, or other transactional matters in a law firm.