Paralegal

Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for supporting the firm's team of litigation attorneys by performing the following duties. Excellent opportunity to work in a unique law firm environment where dedication is recognized and new ideas are welcomed.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Experienced litigation paralegal comfortable in preparing pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions and other trial preparation;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform new tasks, as needed;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including evidenced ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization, including attorneys, courts, and outside counsel;
• Strong analytical, drafting and proofreading skills.  Attention to detail is critical;
• Willingness to ask questions and to seek information needed to complete projects and tasks;
• Evidenced ability to work independently and to work on several projects simultaneously; and
• Strong time management and project management skills, including ability to adhere to strict project deadlines, while being flexible as necessary in response to changes and delays.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years experience as a litigation paralegal;
• Experience with Lexis and/or Westlaw;
• A college degree and/or paralegal certificate a plus;
• Experience in real estate related litigation and bankruptcy a plus;
• Large law firm experience a plus; and
• Must be proficient in MS Office programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.