Required Education :
Preferred Education :
Certification in paralegal studiesRequired Skills and Experience :
Five or more years of experience as a paralegal with proven performanceIn depth knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practicesProven knowledge in operations, practices and procedures of general counsel or civil litigationProven knowledge of filing requirements of relevant courts and administrative agenciesMust have a demonstrated knowledge in legal research and complex deposition motion practices as well as appellate proceduresStrong analytical, research and organizational skillsAbility to set work priorities that conform with established standardsCapacity to administer projects with minimal supervisionAbility to give presentations in both formal and informal settingsAbility to design and maintain filing systemsStrong verbal and written skills for contact with associates, attorneys, clients and customersAbility to operate a personal computer and related legal and business software and data basesPosition Overview :
Performs a variety of complex legal related tasks with minimum supervision. Provides professional assistance and support to the legal staff in the development, research, management and resolution of legal issues involving their respective business units. Prepares and drafts moderately complex legal documents, agreements and pleadings related to litigation and non-litigation matters.
Job Details :
Provides broad based legal support services to attorneys and counsel in the form of legal research, drafting of legal and business communications, and internal systems support and maintenanceConducts legal research, analyzes and compiles data from multiple sources such as on-line references, digests, practice manuals or other sources. Researches statutes, regulations and court decisionsPrepares summaries of digests and recommendation resolution to legal questions. Prepares internal memos to team members and internal clientsDrafts contracts, patent applications, resolutions and other legal documents for attorney reviewDrafts moderately complex depositions outlines / questions, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, orders, and briefs for attorney reviewAnalyzes and evaluates records and data for discovery. Drafts recommendations and correspondence to clients, claims attorneys, and customer with regard to discovery and legal mattersDevelops and maintains internal information data basesConducts and evaluates open and closed paralegal file audits and informs attorneys and management of the audit results; makes appropriate recommendations for improvementKnows and applies the fundamental concept, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization. Maintains currency in both business unit and legal professional competenciesMay support litigation via the collection of information for interrogatories and response to requests for documentationPerforms other duties as assignedOnly those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.