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Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Newark, DE
Agility 360 is searching for a Legal Assistant for a direct hire position with our law client located in Newark, DE. You will be responsible for ensuring a smooth running of the office and utilize effective case management skills. The ideal candidate will have previous default servicing experience and must be self-motivated. This is a full-time, on-site position so reliable transportation is a must.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with case preparation and management
- Review documents for pertinent information pertaining to files
- Create, open, and maintain files
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence
- Draft Summons & Complaints, Defaults, Judgments and Writs
- File / E-File pleadings with the Court
- Prepare ePraecipe for scheduled Court hearings
- Schedule Court hearings with the Court
- Review daily incoming mail
- Work files throughout the Litigation Process (inception of suit to conclusion)
- Organize and maintain legal files and documents
- Manage legal case calendars and deadlines
- Communicate professionally with clients and Court personnel
- Communicate professionally with Process Servers and Court Officers
- Utilize software for document management
Qualifications
- 1 - 3 years of Paralegal experience
- Proven experience working as a Paralegal in a law firm or legal department
- Proficiency in Legal case management and Legal administrative tasks
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Experience preparing and filing replevin actions, including drafting pleadings, coordinating service, and managing case timelines
- Able to multitask and meet daily deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with Legal research methods and resources
- Ability to draft legal documents accurately
- Ability to efficiently manage a large caseload
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Knowledge of legal software
- Excellent phone etiquette
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires all forms of dexterity/mobility which may include extended periods of sitting/standing. May occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, twist, climb or balance, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to speak and hear, lift and carry up to twenty-five pounds (25 lbs.) or occasionally more.
- May be required to drive for business purposes and must hold a valid driver’s license in good standing and maintain personal auto insurance in compliance with local or state requirements.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, occasionally noisy, or distracting environment.
Details
- Direct hire position with our client
- Pay: $40,000 per year (based on experience)
- Position is onsite in Newark, DE
- Employment is contingent on passing a background check and drug screening
Salary : $40,000