Paralegal

Paralegal position sought for a boutique law firm primarily representing families and children with disabilities to obtain appropriate educational services.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Prepare legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.
• Organize and maintain documents in a paper and electronic filing system.
• Utilize Client Intake software to manage and return new client calls.
• Manage new client onboarding, including drafting initial documents, obtaining appropriate records and setting up computer-based files.
• Obtain, scan, review, name and organize client education, medical records and files utilizing office naming and organization protocols.
• Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details either in person or via e-meeting.
• File pleadings with court, administrative tribunals and school system.
• Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
• Prepare complaints, briefs, closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and other legal documents.
• Investigate facts and laws of cases and search public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
• Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
• Handle all discovery items and organize in electronic files.
• Gather and analyze statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents, and other data.
• Call on witnesses to testify at hearings.
• Keeping law library up to date by monitoring legal volumes.
• Track and record hours in Legal Management Software (and HRIS if required) on a daily basis
• Hybrid work options available after successful completion of probationary period and training.

Requirements/Skills:

• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies (18 semester hours) Required

• Bachelors degree preferred

• At least four years related experience in a law office

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent proofreading and document formatting skills.

• Attention to detail is essential.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent sales and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat. Clio software experience a plus.

• Ability to prioritize tasks.

   

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