Job Description
Overview: We are currently seeking candidates who are motivated to work at a firm that prides itself on doing exceptional work that improves the legal landscape for the community it serves. The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy professional with a proven track record in managing complex commercial litigation cases with extra points for experience in federal litigation, class actions, and appeals of matters of first impression. This role requires a combination of strong analytical abilities, exceptional reading and writing skills, and a resourceful approach to problem-solving.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Case Management Support: Assist the firm in moving cases through various stages to promote efficiency and maximize attorney time.
- Task Management Support: Assist attorneys in managing their workloads by organizing and prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient workflow.
- Superior Organizational Skills: Maintain meticulous records and manage case files and databases with an attention to detail ensuring that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
- Discovery: Coordinate and manage the discovery process, including the collection, review, and production of documents; work closely with clients as needed.
- Proactive Case Management: Anticipate the needs of attorneys and proactively manage case progression to ensure deadlines are met.
- Legal Drafting: Assist attorneys in drafting various legal documents, including motions, pleadings, affidavits, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Research: Confirm local rules, state and federal process and filing procedure, [etc]
- Litigation Support: Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations, including preparing exhibits, witness binders, and trial materials.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and team members.
- Qualifications/Character:
- Motivation: Demonstrate a high level of initiative and motivation to excel in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Inquisitive: Show a strong interest in the details of cases, conduct legal research, and provide insightful analysis.
- Education/Certification: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program is preferred; or
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in commercial litigation within a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Experience in Diverse Jurisdictions: Handle cases involving multiple jurisdictions and ensure compliance with varying legal requirements.
- Skills:
- Exceptional task management and organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Resourcefulness and the ability to search for answers in a timely manner.
- Proactive and motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with team members at all levels and collaborating with external partners.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
- Advanced knowledge of legal technology and software, including case management systems, e-discovery platforms, and document review tools.
- Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health reimbursement.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Hook & Hook is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Candidates should send a copy of their resume to [email protected] for consideration. In the subject line please put “Litigation Paralegal.”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
- Benefits
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Work from home
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waynesburg, PA 15370
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