Paralegal/ legal assistant

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assists staff attorneys and Executive Director of state government agency with various aspects of legal work, including research, document drafting and interviews. Must be detail-oriented with heightened organizational, time management and task prioritization skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Directly supervised by staff attorneys and Executive Director

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Assist with administrative hearing and trial preparation
• Conduct legal research to determine precedence or to help build a case
• Draft legal documents, including affidavits, subpoenas, motions, briefs, deposition notices, decisions on motions and decision & orders
• Arrange appointments and correspond with parties and representatives
• Interview parties and witnesses
• Handle various aspects of discovery, including document review and production
• Organize case files
• Manage exhibits
• Related work as assigned

SKILLS

Demonstrated aptitude/proficiency in:

• Legal writing
• Law/legal terminology
• Legal processes and procedures
• Business communications
• Research (Westlaw)
• Investigation
• Interviewing
• Word, Excel
• Appointment setting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, pre-law, legal studies or related field and/or paralegal certification (Certified Paralegal, Professional Paralegal or Certified Legal Professional);

Experience: Such as may be gained through five years’ employment as a paralegal in a law firm or government agency setting;

OR Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Providence, RI 02904 (Required)

Work Location: In person