Job Description
Job Description
It’s something you think about each day.
You have the option to stay where you are or to explore new possibilities.
You can choose to return to your current job and its challenges tomorrow, or you might consider a change.
You can decide whether to continue working with your current team or to seek a different environment
Are you an experienced paralegal looking to bring your skills to a modern law firm that values creativity, teamwork, and helping others? Are helping people and getting things done the right way your superpowers? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Experienced Paralegal who can help our busy attorneys and other paralegals assist in protecting and promoting clients and their businesses.
Why You'll Love Working With Us :
- Innovative Culture : We’re not your typical law firm—we embrace technology, fresh ideas, and forward-thinking approaches. Anything that helps clients.
- Team Spirit : Join a supportive team that knows how to work hard and have fun. We celebrate successes together and support each other every step of the way.
- Growth Opportunities : We’re committed to your professional development, offering plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Characteristics :
Be punctual and reliable with a strong commitment to character, integrity, and work ethicThe ability to project confidence and competence while representing clientsThe ability and flexibility to produce outstanding results at a modern, rapidly growing firmExceptional communication skillsA positive, motivating attitude, meeting or raising the standard of conduct and performance of existing firm membersDesire to focus on exceeding clients’ expectationsCompensation : $50,000 - $70,000+ Based on Experience & Benefits
Compensation :
$50,000 - $75,000+ DOE
Responsibilities :
Keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessibleCalculate, track, and meet deadlines on all deliverablesPrepare legal documents, correspondence, affidavits, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, and legal briefs under the supervision of a lawyerSpeak with clients to provide quality service, answer basic procedural inquiries about their case, and obtain information about their legal difficultiesReview and prepare all financial disclosures and statementsWhat You'll Be Doing :
Legal Maestro : Work closely with our attorneys to draft and finalize legal documents, from contracts to pleadings, ensuring everything is pitch-perfect.Research Guru : Dive into legal and general issues research with enthusiasm, providing valuable insights to support clients and cases.Client Champion : Be the friendly face and voice that clients trust, building strong relationships and ensuring they feel valued.Organizational Wizard : Keep our office running smoothly by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining our case management systems.Drafting basic legal documents, pleadings, and discovery and preparing first drafts of legal formsFiling legal documents, including e-filing, in federal and state courtsGathering and analyzing research data, such as statutes, opinions, legal articles, codes, and documentsResearching and preparing non-party subpoenasOrganizing exhibits and medical recordsSummarizing medical records and deposition transcriptsMaintaining calendars and client filesPrioritizing client-related mattersCorresponding with clientsHandling routine correspondence in your own voice on the attorney’s behalfKeeping attorneys apprised of short-term obligations as well as long-term implications of expedient decisionsTrack, capture, and record billable timeLiaise with other team members and departments of our firmAnswer the telephone and route or screen callsAssisting attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositionsHelping with ideas on how to improve processes and efficienciesQualifications :
Must have excellent time-management skills, and organizational skillsKnowledge of standard office administration software such as the internet, email, word processing, case management, time and billing, legal research, and document management is requiredExperience with standard office equipment : scanner, copier, printerThis position requires you to agree to participate in a 20-question written interview that examines your knowledge, abilities, qualifications, habits, and behaviors (including attention to detail, communication skills, and technical legal knowledge)Paralegal experience working closely with attorneys and clients on [[types of cases]]If the statements below appeal to you, then you may be our next Paralegal!
4 + years of experience in a Paralegal roleBachelors degreeAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal skillsTech savvy with Mac / Apple products, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Clio, document management systems, time and billing, and transcription software products, and an interest and ability to quickly learn other technologyProficiency with local, state, and federal court procedures and documentation plus E-filingLitigation and trial experience is a plusAble to operate well under pressure with minimal supervisionYou smile when you answer the phoneYou are an amazing scheduler with exceptional attention to detailYou are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the InternetAbout Company
Outside Chief Legal LLC (OCL) is the newest brand of partner operative. OCL provides preventive, solution-oriented legal services combined with business acumen aimed at supporting overall strategies and missions for companies that do not have legal counsel in either a General Counsel (GC) or Chief Legal Officer (CLO) format. These growing organizations are typically family-run, limited liability companies, and smaller organizations that also seek C-suite legal protection combined with creative and pragmatic solutions to bottom-line challenges and the opportunities they may create.
OCL also provides outside counsel, expertise, and support to in-house counsel and legal departments. We serve as strategic business partners, merging legal and business strategies to offer innovative business solutions with the best interests of the business and its owners always our objective.