Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
Experience: 5-8 years Billable Requirement: 1650 hours a year Schedule: in the office 4 days a week with one day remoter (T,W or Th) Benefits: Firm pays 100% medical, dental and vision for employee. Parking is also paid for. Other benefits include 401(k) and profit sharing.
Position Summary The Paralegal position provides support for firm attorneys throughout all phases of litigation. Professionalism and attention to detail and deadlines is critical in this role. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Bachelor’s degree is required. · At least three (3) years of experience as a Paralegal in a litigation environment. · Stable tenure with previous employers. · Advanced Microsoft Office and Teams skills. · Substantial experience working with electronic court filings in both state and federal courts. · Experience with Netdocs or a similar document management system. · Experience with LMS+ or a similar timekeeping system. · Professional demeanor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: The following are the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. · Providing paralegal support for attorneys with complex dockets. · Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, and pre-trial motions. · Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities. · Proofread and review formatting of final documents. · Assisting with e-discovery projects and productions. · Assisting in preparation for mediations and depositions, including compiling exhibits and key documents. · Assisting in all aspects of trial preparations, including utilizing trial technology. · Maintaining accurate and up-to-date calendars for important trial (and other) deadlines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not a comprehensive listing of responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional Responsibilities: · Provide support to legal assistant teams as needed. · Maintain a clean workspace. Travel This position is expected to travel as needed.
Meet The Recruiter
Isabel Swanson
Senior Legal Recruiter
I began my career as a litigation paralegal and attended law school for one year. I realized that was not the career path I wanted to take, so I started working as a legal recruiter and have been loving it for the last twenty years!
I love working at Burnett Specialists and truly enjoy the relationships I have formed with my candidates, clients, and co-workers.
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