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)
Downtown law firm seeks paralegal to perform a variety of duties and responsibilities including drafting and maintaining corporate documents, filing UCC claims, researching and preparing deeds, answering discovery, scheduling depositions, requesting, organizing, and summarizing medical records, and other duties as necessary. Must possess the ability to prioritize work, handle a fast-paced environment, be detail oriented, and manage a workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision. Professional environment with competitive benefits; previous legal experience required, civil litigation experience a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay range: Salary commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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