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)
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ParalegalThe Attorney General seeks a highly organized, energetic individual to provide paralegal support to our attorneys. Successful candidates will have: a minimum of five years prior experience working in a law firm with specific experience in civil litigation; experience working in document management and database programs; strong written and oral communication skills; solid analytical and legal research skills; the ability to manage large document productions, the ability to use case filing and time management systems; proficiency with key cite, Blue Book citation, table of authorities, tracking cases and deadlines, calendaring, drafting correspondence; preparing and filing legal documents, and assisting in trial preparation including indexing discovery and organizing exhibits, documents, briefs, and appendices. The successful candidate must be able to make hand deliveries. Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred.