Paralegal

<Overview>
Join our dynamic legal team as a Paralegal, where your expertise will drive efficiency and precision across a diverse range of legal matters. This vital role offers the opportunity to support attorneys with comprehensive legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring smooth operations within a fast-paced law office environment. You will be instrumental in managing case files, conducting legal research, and assisting with client communications, all while honing your skills in multiple practice areas. If you thrive in an organized, detail-oriented setting and are passionate about contributing to impactful legal work, this position is your next career step!

<Responsibilities>

• Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support ongoing cases across various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more.
• Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents, contracts, pleadings, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage case files and documents efficiently using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw; ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Review and analyze legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance; perform detailed proofreading and transcription tasks.
• Support litigation processes by organizing evidence, preparing discovery materials, and coordinating document review sessions.
• Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses to gather pertinent information for cases involving personal injury law, workers' compensation law, or landlord-tenant disputes.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients, courts, and external agencies via phone etiquette and professional correspondence.
• Assist with administrative duties such as data entry, filing, scheduling appointments, and providing executive administrative support to attorneys.

<Skills>

• Proven experience as a paralegal or in a legal administrative role within a law office setting.
• Strong knowledge of diverse practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, and immigration law.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw; familiarity with case management software like iManage and PCLaw is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to perform thorough legal research and document review efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Strong project management skills to coordinate case activities from inception through resolution.
• Exceptional clerical experience including filing systems, data entry, document management systems, and administrative support functions.
• Superior communication skills paired with professional phone etiquette; adept at interviewing clients or witnesses when necessary. This role offers an engaging environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our legal team. We value proactive individuals who are eager to learn across multiple practice areas while supporting attorneys in delivering exceptional service to clients. Join us in making a meaningful difference through meticulous legal work!

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person