Paralegal

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal practices, including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, and more. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and possess a passion for legal research and case management. As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in assisting attorneys with document preparation, case review, and administrative support to ensure smooth legal operations. This paid position provides a stimulating environment where your skills will directly impact client success and legal excellence.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support various practice areas such as estate planning, tribal law, patent law, and workers' compensation law.
• Assist in drafting legal documents including contracts, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage case files using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw; ensure all documents are organized, accurate, and easily accessible.
• Review and analyze legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support attorneys with client interviews by preparing questionnaires and summarizing interview notes to facilitate case development.
• Perform data entry tasks related to case management systems while maintaining meticulous records of all case activities.
• Proofread and transcribe legal documents to ensure error-free submissions; handle filing procedures both electronically and physically.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, managing phone etiquette, organizing files, and coordinating communication within the law office.
• Conduct research on specific laws such as UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), landlord-tenant regulations, family law statutes, securities regulations, tribal laws & regulations, patent law procedures, and immigration policies.
• Assist in document review processes for litigation cases across various practice areas including personal injury law and workers' compensation claims.
• Support project management initiatives by tracking deadlines and maintaining organized workflows for multiple cases simultaneously.

Experience

• Proven paralegal experience in a fast-paced law office environment with exposure to diverse practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, immigration law, or litigation.
• Strong knowledge of legal administrative processes including document review, case management software (iManage), legal research platforms (Westlaw & LexisNexis), and document drafting tools.
• Familiarity with legal procedures related to UCC law, tribal regulations, patent processes or landlord-tenant issues is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting interviews with clients or witnesses to gather pertinent information for cases.
• Proficiency in writing clear reports or summaries that support attorneys’ case strategies; strong proofreading skills are essential.
• Ability to handle clerical tasks such as data entry, filing systems (physical or electronic), transcription work, and maintaining meticulous records with professionalism.
• Effective communication skills coupled with courteous phone etiquette to liaise confidently with clients and team members alike.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications including PCLaw for billing purposes; familiarity with legal research tools like Westlaw is preferred. Join us if you’re eager to leverage your paralegal expertise in a collaborative environment that values innovation and dedication! This paid position offers the chance to grow your career while making meaningful contributions across multiple legal disciplines—empowering you to develop your skills further within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in the law office setting.

Work Location: In person