Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Paralegal (Legal Assistant)
Mehaffy Weber, Beaumont, Texas
Required Experience: 5 years as a Paralegal (Legal Assistant)
Required Education: Paralegal Certification, Associates Degree or equivalent
Preferred Education: Associates Degree or greater
Job Location: Beaumont, Texas
Need for a litigation paralegal with excellent organizational skills and experience managing voluminous case files. The primary areas of focus will be defense litigation, personal injury, and administrative law. The ideal candidate will have experience billing as an insurance defense paralegal and have strong written and oral communication skills. A positive and professional demeanor is required at all times in the office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: "Essential functions" are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to read and write in order to proof and perform minor editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) of routine law office correspondence and legal case matters. Perform non-complex arithmetic calculations on forms and documents; maintain records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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