Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
Paralegals assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :
- Performing legal and factual research; performing records research
- Organizing and analyzing information; cross-checking and validating information
- Preparing written reports and drafting legal documents including pleadings, notices and legal agreements and correspondence.
- Checking legal forms and documents for accuracy
- Maintaining reference files; organizing and tracking case files
- Coordinating law office activities such as subpoena deliveries
- Locating and communicating with witnesses; interacting with clients
- Assisting the lawyer in the courtroom.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Associates Degree at minimum (preferred).Minimum of 3 years legal experience (preferred).Equivalent combination of education and / or experience considered.Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology (preferred).Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skillsProficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookAbility to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer.Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexibleAbility to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-upProficient command of the English language in both oral and written formatAbility to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competenciesAbility to maintain confidentiality in a professional mannerBilingual English / Spanish (required).