Law Firm End User Support – Contract to Hire

Morae Global Corporation seeks to find the best and the brightest people – those who understand what it takes to deliver top quality solutions for our clients.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team at the Portland, ME US Attorney's Office. This is a one-year contract role , offering an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. As a Paralegal/Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys in the prosecution of federal cases. Your responsibilities will include comprehensive support including legal memorandums, pleading, discovery, briefs, bankruptcy petitions, case management and other paralegal-based services.

Responsibilities

• Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
• Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)
• Provides direct support to Litigation Support Unit, attorneys and paralegals regarding functional and administrative duties as needed
• Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc).
• Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)
• Assists with various tasks within the Litigation Support Unit on a daily basis to include the processing of data and evidence for cases and the completion of discovery productions
• Assist with the preparation of trial and hearing presentations and demonstratives
• Collects and compiles statistical data as necessary for various reports

Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a law firm or government agency
• Two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
• U.S. Citizenship and a 7 year minimum background investigation
• Proficiency with numerous software and databases including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite, Eclipse, Trial Director, Casemap and Quickbooks
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly gather and synthesize information
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately proofread legal documents
• Knowledge of federal court procedures and familiarity with case management systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with attorneys, clients, and external parties
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

About Morae Global:

Morae Global is a dynamic, high-growth organization that provides an integrated suite of solutions to corporate law departments and law firms, and partners with leading software and services providers, both within and outside the legal industry. We are a young company but are made up of seasoned professionals in the legal industry, with a focus on building productive long-term relationships with employees and clients in an environment where collaboration is encouraged, knowledge is shared freely, and diversity of thought, cultures, communities, and points of view is embraced. Our team has the vision to create an effective solution for any business problem and the experience to execute that vision. Our privacy policy can be found here https://www.moraeglobal.com/privacy-policy

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Paralegal or Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person