POSITION SUMMARY

The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for supporting multiple attorneys in the Firm and is expected to have a high degree of responsibility for project management and implementation to help deliver efficient, responsive and creative results for our clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Prepare, review, edit, proofread and file a variety of documents
Review incoming discovery from opposing counsel for deficiency and prepare supplemental requests, as needed
Review, request and summarize medical records, criminal records
Prepare background memorandum’s on witnesses
Electronic Case Filing (ECF)
Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets and other materials
Interact and communication with experts
Interact with other paralegals to assist with heavy workload or coverage
Assist attorneys in preparation for trial by arranging travel accommodations, filing motions, preparing trial exhibits, coordinating experts and witnesses
Administratively support Firm business development if needed
Developing, responding or objecting to interrogatories or request to admit and summarizing interrogatories and admissions received
Drafting and editing pleadings; includes reviewing and answering complaints, counterclaims and third-party complaints, motions to dismiss or strike jurisdictional motions and research for pleadings
Coordinate and track project activities
Perform other duties as requested

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Integrity/Ethics - Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.
Communication - Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Interpersonal Skills - Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback, and handles constructive criticism.
Quality - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
Sense of Urgency - Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, meets deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Degree Required. Associate’s Degree in paralegal or legal studies or other related discipline is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years legal experience required, and 4+ years in legal experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Skilled with MS Office Suite and proficiency in trial software.

Certificates & Licenses: Paralegal certificate from ABA-approves program is preferred, but will consider experience.

Other Requirements: Excellent written and oral communication skills (comprehension & expression). Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style. Detail-oriented and ability to create, compose, proof and edit correspondence. Possess sense of initiative and responsibility to manage case load and maintain confidentiality of records and information. Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment and maintain case/trial deadlines. Excellent problem-solving skills and team mindset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment is in a professional office setting. The majority of activity this role performs will be sedentary work.

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McAfee & Taft | Litigation Paralegal

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