Paralegal

Reports To: Office Manager

Summary Description: The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys throughout all legal processes including depositions, trial preparation and trial execution. Area of focus could be Litigation or Intellectual Property Litigation. This position is expected to meet or exceed a billable hour model.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists attorneys in research, drafting, and revision of discovery, motions, judgments and dismissals
• Attends trials and assists in witness lists
• Prepares, executes and downloads court filings including electronic filings, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and state filings, and court pleadings
• Maintains compliance deadlines through docketing administration
• Draft client correspondence for attorneys
• Conducts legal research, compiles and organizes materials in order to prepare for depositions, hearings and trials
• May prepare discovery production, schedule depositions, and check case citations
• May obtain records and work with experts in all areas of litigation
• May serve as a point of contact for clients and may interpret data for clients and team

Competencies:

• Decision Making – Makes decisions quickly and potentially with limited information; structures and coordinates personal and team priorities
• Communication – Shares information by using data and information to support an argument or point of view; keeps team informed about progress and problems; avoids surprises; and understands the appropriate level of confidentiality required
• Leadership – Gives positive and constructive feedback to peers; trains new employees; finds solutions to a problem; works autonomously; and is motivated to anticipate future business needs
• Continuous Learning – Identifies self-training needs and opportunities; positively accepts changes
• Teamwork – Actively participates in the team and can provide feedback and solutions; listens and responds constructively to others' concerns
• Alignment to Values - Consistently demonstrates the Firm's values and offers constructive feedback to team members regarding the values; strives to learn more and participate in diversity and inclusion efforts; demonstrates respect by understanding and providing support

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education: Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Paralegal certificate or degree

Required Experience: 2 years in legal industry or equivalent transferrable skills from industries such as insurance, government, regulatory/compliance administration; skilled in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience: 3-5 years as a Litigation Paralegal

Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirect

Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Travel Required: 5%

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person