Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
At Littler, we understand that workplace issues can’t wait. With access to more than 1,600 employment attorneys in 100 offices around the world, our clients don’t have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. What’s distinct about our approach? With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, we are fully focused on your business. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, we foster a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, we disrupt the status quo—delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow. For over 75 years, our firm has harnessed these strengths to offer fresh perspectives on each matter we advise, litigate, mediate, and negotiate. Because at Littler, we’re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
“Essential Functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department and possess a solid understanding of litigation issues and process.
BA/BS degree or a certificate from an accredited paralegal program in addition to two years of experience in a law firm or corporate law environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Environment within which the work is performed):
EMPLOYMENT WITH LITTLER MENDELSON: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and do not represent that all such duties will be performed by all individuals who hold the job. The list of duties is not exhaustive in that incumbents may be assigned other duties in addition to those shown. All employees of the firm are expected to:
SCOPE OF JOB DESCRIPTION AND MODIFICATIONS: This job description does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform. Substantive changes to this job description may be necessary to meet the changing business needs of the firm. Any substantive revisions to this job description require the approval of the Office Administrator. Notwithstanding this Position Description, all Littler Mendelson employees are at-will employees – each may resign at any time and for any reason, and the firm is free to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.
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