Litigation Paralegal

Benefits

• 401k with Matching Up To 3%, Over a 3 Year Vesting Period
• Medical
• Dental - 100% Base Rate Paid By the Firm
• Vision - 100% Base Rate Paid By the Firm
• Life Insurance 
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability - Base Rate Paid By the Firm
• Long-Term Care - Base Rate Paid By the Firm
• PTO

Job purpose

The Paralegal is responsible for assisting in the monitoring and maintenance of the ongoing Litigation cases. This person will be required to use analytical and critical thinking skills when completing work. This person will work effectively with a variety of Firm members and clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Case Management:

• Assist Attorney with case management that includes communication with opposing parties and clients
• File legal documents with using the court’s required method.
• Prepare Attorney for hearings and occasional trials, receive hearing and trial results from Attorney and Court, and communicate results to the client.
• Retrieve, review, and analyze specific dockets and all incoming mail received through the physical mail or through the Court’s Electronic Case Filing system. Make Attorneys and/or clients aware of any situation(s) that may require attention.
• Perform investigations for identification and location of parties, file summonses with court, choose process servers, maintain contact and specific instruction to process servers and private investigators.

Document Preparation:

• Assist in the preparation of legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, responses, objections, and notices.
• Research for missing information and documents, and request from client, if needed.
• Edit and revise documents as instructed by Attorney and Client.

Legal and Factual Research:

• Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and court rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Legal experience or an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred
• Intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs
• Strong data entry and word processing skills

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

The ability to work in an office environment, in front of a computer, while drafting documents, responding to emails, managing calendars and answering phones.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products, supplies, and files, up to 20 pounds.

SouthLaw, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.