Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Position Summary

Paralegals assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in personal injury law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Performing legal and factual research; performing records research

· Identifying relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material; reviewing and monitoring new and updated regulations

· Organizing and analyzing information; cross-checking and validating information

· Preparing written reports and drafting legal documents including pleadings and correspondence

· Helping prepare applications, declarations, and motions

· Checking legal forms and documents for accuracy

· Prepare and assist with discovery

· 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)

Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree, or Certificate program in paralegal studies (preferred)

Minimum of 2 years legal experience

Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations

Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer

Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms

Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible

Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up

Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format

Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies

Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Ability to coordinate and calendar legal events