Litigation Paralegal

Description

The Cincinnati office of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, a global law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Follows the ethical requirement as set forth in the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State.
• Contacts clients, parties, witnesses, and experts at the direction of lawyers.
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, complaints, indices, table of contents and authorities, exhibits and other correspondence
• Schedule appointments, travel arrangements, conferences and client meetings
• Perform administrative tasks such as preparing expense reports, check requests and time entry, as requested
• Maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system
• Superior knowledge of e-filing and court procedures (state and federal)
• Assists in trials and closings as requested by attorneys
• Ability to perform legal research tasks as requested by attorneys
• Capable of multi-tasking with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products with special emphasis on MSWord, Excel, Time & Billing software
• Ability to handle pressure, overtime hours as needed, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines
• Must be incredibly organized and detail oriented

This opportunity is fully in-office with no possibility for remote work.

We offer excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work in a professional, collaborative work environment.

Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

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