Paralegal

The client is seeking a paralegal for a 3-month assignment to sub for an employee that will be out on medical leave. I`ve attached the job description. The interviews will be virtual via Zoom or MS Teams (to be confirmed before the interview). We would like to begin interviewing as soon as possible as I will be coordinating with multiple schedules without in-house attorneys.

Paralegal certificate or degree preferred

3- 5 years experience as a paralegal preferred

Must have experience working with any legal docketing systems

The assignment will be from mid-September to November 30th.

40 hours a week

fully onsite

Must be fully vaccinated

Experience working with the following:

legal documents

court procedures

government regulations

executive orders

agency rules

Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys in all phases of legal work which may include but not be limited to:

Prepare and review other legal documents, including discovery, affidavits, summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, memos, motions, and pretrial agreements.

Analyze proposed laws and regulations; advise management of contractual implications.

Create and maintain comprehensive case lists and files; notify management of deadlines on a rolling basis or as requested.

Conduct legal research as required by the General Counsel or attorneys including research on statures, administrative history, computer research and case law.

File documents with courts and agencies, including e-filing.

Perform various administrative functions as assigned by attorneys including but not limited to preparing memos, outside correspondence relating to customer complaints, insurance, billing, contractual obligations, and other legal matters as necessary.

Perform other special projects and assignments as requested.