Schedule:  Mon-Fri: 8a-5p (some flexibility, potential for hybrid)

Our Client is seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to support its growing litigation group. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This position requires high attention to detail, strong computer skills, and a team-player attitude. The candidate should be comfortable working both with a team and independently.   Prior paralegal or law office experience is preferred but not required. For the right candidate, this position offers tremendous growth and advancement opportunities.  Potential opportunities for a hybrid of in-office and remote work for the right candidate

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, proofreading, formatting, and filing pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents 
• Managing attorney calendars, scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, meetings, and deadlines 
• Filing documents in state and federal courts, including electronic filing systems 
• Speaking with prospective clients to do initial intake interviews
• Organizing and maintaining electronic and physical case files 
• Assisting with discovery management, document review, and production 
• Coordinating service of process, subpoenas, and witness materials 
• Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors 
• Conducting legal and factual research 
• Assisting attorneys with hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation 
• Preparing exhibits, binders, chronologies, summaries, and case management materials 
• Tracking deadlines and maintaining litigation calendars 
• Billing support, time entry, and related administrative tasks as needed

**Some of these tasks are closer to the legal assistant end of the spectrum while others would only be for an experienced paralegal.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; office experience. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant handling civil litigation cases.