What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Adams & Reese?
Job Summary
Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.
Responsibilities
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Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.
Responsibilities
- Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
- Under the supervision of an attorney, draft pleadings, contracts, mortgages, certificates, etc.
- Issue subpoenas.
- Coordinate and participate in document production.
- May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
- Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial.
- Prepare deposition summaries.
- Obtain information using the Westlaw system.
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making responsible.
- Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel,
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Good organizational skills.
- Excellent people skills.
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