Senior Paralegal

Full-time position available for a senior paralegal.

Offering a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit package including:

» Paid pregnancy leave.

» Paid parental leave.

» Paid bereavement leave.

» Paid time for community involvement.

» Professional development allowances.

» Paid vacation leave.

» Paid sick leave.

» Medical, vision and dental insurance.

» 401k

Expected responsibilities include:

» Draft and prepare pleadings, motions and other litigation documents for filing and service on parties.

» Organize and summarize document productions.

» Provide trial support, including tech needs, in and out of the courtroom.

» Manage discovery and work on all aspects of matters from pretrial to trial.

» Manage trial deadlines and assist with pre-trial filings and preparations for trial.

» Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy.

» Conducting legal research and writing.

» Manage schedules and all calendars.

» Stay up-to-date on all litigation files and their deadlines.

» Stay up-to-date on local rules of court and specific courthouse/department filing procedures.

» Coordinate, track and update process server for service of documents on parties.

» Coordinate the collection of, and return of, original records from client, expert, subpoenaed witnesses, courthouse, and other off-site locations as needed.

» Draft and maintain all shell templates, including all changes to the POS for all matters.

» Provide administrative support including copying, scanning, on-site scanning, and faxing as needed.

» Set up, organize and maintain paper (i.e. hard files) and electronic filing systems (i.e. Clio).

» Create and maintain litigation binders (in-house and with attorney).

» Secure affidavits/verifications.

» Plan, schedule, and coordinate logistics for appointments, meetings, depositions, site inspections, conferences, and travel arrangements.

» Provide setup and support for all virtual meetings and Zoom communications.

Qualifications:

» Must have paralegal certification.

» 2 years experience with civil litigation, trial work, including in-court support.

» Strong communication, collaboration, time management and organizational skills.

» Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and drafting legal documents.

» Deadline and detail oriented.

» Ability to prioritize and multitask.

» Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

» Familiar with legal procedures and terminology.

We want you to feel a sense of belonging from your very first day at our firm. Whether you come on board as an attorney or in another role, you’ll experience a culture that values pride in our work. We’re united by our goals: to provide innovative solutions for our clients, support our local community, and cultivate a workplace that allows all employees to thrive.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references, please no phone calls.