What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Adams and Reese?
Job Summary:
Assists Litigation and Regulatory attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support for the attorneys’ practices.
Responsibilities:
Receive both oral and written instructions from the supervising attorneys. This position does not generally involve supervising others however, this employee may supervise other staff members when assigned large projects.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
This position requires sitting for extended periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule, particularly during trial preparation. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have the ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person.
Assists Litigation and Regulatory attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support for the attorneys’ practices.
Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of an attorney, draft pleadings, etc.
- Issue subpoenas.
- Request medical records.
- Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
- Coordinate and participate in document production.
- May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
- Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial (travel may be required).
- Prepare deposition summaries.
- Obtain information using Westlaw.
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys, and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Receive both oral and written instructions from the supervising attorneys. This position does not generally involve supervising others however, this employee may supervise other staff members when assigned large projects.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 5 years of experience as a paralegal or in a position involving significant decision-making responsibilities.
- Ability to type 65 wpm – excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar required and knowledge of legal terminology.
- Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent people skills.
- Trial experience
- eFiling
- Paralegal certificate
This position requires sitting for extended periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule, particularly during trial preparation. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have the ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person.
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