Civil Litigation Paralegal
Civil Litigation Paralegal
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Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist attorneys in all aspects of litigation including evidentiary hearings arbitrations and trials.
Interact with clients witnesses and opposing counsel.
Participate in interviews of parties witnesses and experts and providing assistance with interview memos written statements and/or affidavits.
Perform assigned legal research tasks using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems.
Assist in preparation of early case assessments and in continued status reporting to clients.
Create and manage project management schedules proactively keeping the cases on schedule and on budget.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
College degree or paralegal certificate.
5 years experience as a civil litigation paralegal.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to utilize Lexis/Nexis PACER and other software as needed. Experience with ediscovery platforms is a plus.
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
Ability to proofread typed material for contextual grammatical typographical or spelling errors.
Ability to deploy the steps to enact lead counsels strategy on the cases.
Possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
Some flexibility with scheduling to meet deadlines is desired.
Willingness to learn new skills systems processes and software applications.
Our firm offers a collegial work environment exciting opportunities for professional growth and generous benefits including 12 weeks (paid) parental leave family health vision and dental benefits and 401(k) plan all subject to eligibility requirements. Salary: $85000 $105000 depending on experience. Annual bonuses (variable depending on performance). Remote work is encouraged firmwide.
To apply please attach a PDF copy of your resume to with Civil Litigation Paralegal as the subject line. In the body of the email please include a cover letter that indicates any salary requirements. Applications without both a resume and cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.
This position description does not provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements for the Civil Litigation Paralegal position. Additional responsibilities may be added or eliminated to accommodate changes in business operations. Selzer Gurvitch Attorneys at Law has the right to revise update and amend this position description at any time.
Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. In accepting a position it is understood that continued employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. A satisfactory background check is the absence of a criminal record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant/employees suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.
Selzer Gurvitch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
Job Type: Fulltime
Pay: $85000.00 $105000.00 per year
Ability to Relocate:
- Bethesda MD 20814: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bethesda MD 20814
Employment Type
Full Time
