What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Zebas Law?
About us
Zebas Law is located in Hobbs, NM and we are growing! Our goal is to protect our clients by aggressively representing and protecting their interests to the best of our ability. We fight hard to do what is right and just and restore as much dignity to the lives of our clients, including taking cases to trial if necessary. Our focus is personal injury, medical malpractice and civil rights cases. We are licensed in NM, AZ and CO and are planning to open an office in Tucson, AZ. We practice in state and federal court and an occasional appeal.
Our work environment includes business casual with a focus on professionalism and efficiency and growth opportunities. We are hard-working and value our team members who will take us to the next level!
We're looking for a Paralegal to support our team of experienced attorneys. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented and have a passion for learning. The Paralegal will be working directly with attorneys to research case law and prepare for trials, as well as working on a variety of administrative tasks in order to create more time for legal research. Applicants with previous experience working in the judicial system would be preferred. Medical background, customer relations and Spanish are a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the legal staff by performing a variety of clerical duties and tasks.
- Process documents and records, such as filing and copying.
- Examine legal documents to ensure accuracy.
- Draft pleadings and file with courts.
- Interact with clients and attorneys.
- Set up depositions and communicate with other law firms and court reporters.
- Maintain calendar for attorney, manage deadlines and plan accordingly to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
Key words: Paralegal, legal assistant, legal, law, law firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hobbs, NM 88240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25