Description
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
•Assist in interviewing and screening prospective clients
•Follow up with clients
•Collect pertinent information about client cases and contact insurance companies to obtain insurance information
•General knowledge of the medical field and insurance policies
•Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
•Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
•Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
•Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
•Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
Qualifications
•Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
•ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree desired
•3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills