What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Clark Personnel Service?
Clark Personnel is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our growing team in Mobile, Alabama! ***Please note that candidates with at least 5 years of Paralegal experience are ideal for this position. Benefits and competitive pay (discussed during interview and based upon experience)!
Role Purpose:
The Paralegal will be primarily responsible for complex defense litigation; Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.
Job Description:
Paralegal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
- Under the supervision of an attorney, draft pleadings, contracts, mortgages, certificates, etc.
- Issue subpoenas.
- Coordinate and participate in document production.
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
- Obtain information using the Westlaw and Lexis systems.
- Prepare deposition summaries.
- Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial.
- May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
Position Requirements
Education: High School Diploma; College Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate is highly preferred
Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making.
Skills & Certifications:
- Ability to type 65 wpm.
- Excellent people skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Top Benefits/Perks:
As a team member at Clark Personnel, you will be eligible for:
- Competitive Benefits such as health care, dental care and vision care for qualifying positions
- Career Development
Location:
Mobile, Alabama
Company Intro:
Clark Personnel does not just connect you with a job; we offer a Professional Mentoring & Education Program to help you be great at your job, love it, and grow. The more worthy the goal, the harder the path and we do not offer you a rose garden. This is not an elevator to success; it is a ladder, and you must put in the work to climb so you’ll never feel stuck in a dead-end job again.
Clark Personnel is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled enterprise staffing organization whose mission is to help YOU TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mobile, AL 36609: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: One location