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)
Prelitigation Paralegal
This role reports to: Manager Pre-Litigation
Job Type: Full Time
Our Albany, NY office is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Paralegal to join our legal support team and contribute to the growth and success of our rapidly expanding practice. The ideal candidate must possess 7-15 years of pre-litigation and personal injury experience.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, diligent, detail-oriented Prelitigation Paralegal (Case Manager). An individual with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, who is comfortable working in a multitasking, hands-on, challenging, fast paced environment. We are looking for people that can facilitate a high volume of detail-oriented work and is committed to providing Best in Class customer service.
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