Professional Staffer/Paralegal

Overview
Join our dynamic legal team as a Professional Staffer/Paralegal, where you will play a vital role in supporting a wide range of legal functions across multiple practice areas. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in comprehensive legal work, case management, document review, and administrative support. You will work closely with attorneys and clients to ensure efficient case progression and uphold the highest standards of legal excellence. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional eager to contribute to impactful legal work in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Conduct thorough legal research using LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies across diverse practice areas including estate planning,
• Assist attorneys with drafting and proofreading legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage and organize case files using document management systems like Smokeball; ensure all records are accurate, complete, and easily accessible.
• Review and analyze legal documents for accuracy and consistency; perform detailed document review to identify pertinent information for cases.
• oversee calendar entries for court matters and other matters as assigned by the attorneys.
• Support litigation activities by preparing exhibits, compiling evidence, and assisting with hearing preparation.
• Conduct interviews with clients to gather relevant information while maintaining professional phone etiquette.
• Maintain meticulous case management records including data entry into legal software systems; track deadlines and court dates diligently.
• Assist in administrative tasks such as filing documents with courts or agencies, managing calendars for court appearances or meetings, and providing executive administrative support as needed.
• Perform transcription of legal proceedings or client interviews; proofread documents to ensure grammatical accuracy.
• Support project management initiatives by coordinating tasks across software to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Utilize legal research platforms like Westlaw and LexisNexis effectively to gather authoritative information supporting case development.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience with a strong background in multiple practice areas such as estate planning, business law and real estate.
• Demonstrated expertise in legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools.
• Proficiency with case management software including Smokeball; familiarity with document review processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills for drafting clear legal documents and correspondence; proofreading abilities essential.
• Experience with document management systems and data entry tasks within a busy law office environment.
• Effective interviewing skills combined with professional phone etiquette for client interactions.
• Knowledge of various practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, tribal regulations, patent procedures; nice-to-have skills include project management experience and familiarity with litigation processes.
• Ability to perform thorough legal research and compile comprehensive reports supporting ongoing cases.
• Administrative experience including filing procedures in courts or agencies; clerical skills such as data entry and record keeping are highly valued.
• Strong organizational skills paired with proactive communication abilities to coordinate tasks efficiently across teams. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where talented professionals can thrive! This paid position offers valuable hands-on experience in multiple facets of the legal field while supporting your career growth within a collaborative team setting. Join us if you’re ready to make an impact through dedicated legal support—where your skills will help shape meaningful outcomes for clients across diverse practice areas!

Pay: $51,877.52 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Work Location: In person