About the Role
Our expanding midsize law firm needs a versatile, detail-oriented paralegal to drive success across a diverse caseload. In this dynamic role, you will manage caseloads under attorney supervision, collaborate across multiple case teams, and seamlessly pivot between litigation and transactional work. This position offers the collaborative environment of a tight-knit team paired with the complex, sophisticated caseload typically found at larger firms.
If you want to accelerate your career, maximize your legal skills, and make a tangible impact every day without getting lost in big-firm bureaucracy, this is the perfect opportunity for you
What You'll Do
- Case Management: Maintain, index, and organize electronic and physical case files.
- Document Drafting: Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, discovery, and subpoenas.
- Discovery: Coordinate discovery process, including by reviewing, redacting, and organizing document productions and responses and assisting with preparing and serving requests.
- Client Interface: Act as an important point of contact for clients, witnesses, and experts.
- Trial, Hearing, and Deposition Preparation: Schedule depositions, prepare witness materials, compile trial notebooks, manage exhibits, and assist attorneys in the courtroom.
- Docket Tracking and Filing: Manage court deadlines and file documents with various state, federal, and local courts using electronic filing (e-filing) systems.
- Corporate Governance: Assist with entity formations and secretary of state filings.
- Transactional Support: Draft closing checklists and initial contract templates.
- Due Diligence: Conduct public record searches, including UCC, lien, and judgment searches.
- Time Management: Maintain and log detailed billable hours according to firm tracking procedures.
What We're Looking For
- Education: Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies.
- Experience: 5+ years of substantive paralegal experience, preferably in a small or midsize firm.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep familiarity with federal/state e-filing systems, Microsoft Office Suite, legal practice software (Clio, Relativity, Westlaw), and electronic document organization.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored for client and court communications.
- Organization: Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Discovery Skills: Highly comfortable coordinating the discovery process, with strong skills in document production and tracking.
- Discretion: Commitment to maintaining strict client confidentiality.
Why Join Us
- $65,000 - 85,000 starting salary (based on education/training/experience/credentials)
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance (after 60 days)
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after 1 year (on entry date)
- Flexible paid time off, including holidays and vacation
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage