We are looking for a skilled litigation paralegal to be the backbone of our team. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, and document filing. Great Office environment and annual bonus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments
- Draft pleadings, motions and file them with the court
- Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc)
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Draft complaints
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Help with jury instructions and witnesses’ preparation
- Provide assistance with case settlements
- Enrolling clients
- Demand letter preparation
- Prepare reports for weekly staff meeting
Requirements * Bi-lingual preferred but not required (Haitian Creole and English)
- Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc
- Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
- Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification
- Microsoft Office proficient
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Haitian Creole (Preferred)
Work Location: In person