Job Description Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal to support our team. This is a part time position- three (3) days per week. Our firm concentrates on estate planning, real estate matters and professional malpractice litigation. You will work closely with the attorney from the beginning of a case through the end.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create reports and documents for lawyers based on case specifications and requests
- Help lawyers prepare legal arguments, motions, and other case filings
- Develop and follow a case file indexing system that can be used as an active archive for all ongoing and completed cases
- Monitor changes to laws, guidelines, or regulations; submit reports on pertinent changes in legislation
- Utilize existing files and a variety of other legal research resources to develop information for pending cases
Requirements and Qualifications
- Associate degree in paralegal studies required; bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience in a previous role
- National certification, such as those offered by NALA or AACP
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Westlaw
- Excellent communication and organization skills
