Civil Paralegal

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Civil Paralegal
The candidate will draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer. Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews. Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses. Assist with settlement negotiations by obtaining Hardship Forms from clients and interviewing clients for a full financial picture. Manage the docket for your assigned cases, ensure local counsel or in-house counsel are scheduled to attend hearings as needed, obtain hearing results. Should have 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting. Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred. Should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills. Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills.

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