What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at ARCH Legal, P.C.?
Company Description
ARCH Legal, P.C. is a team of dedicated trial lawyers committed to championing the rights of . Specializing in employment law and wage hour class actions, our attorneys are skilled litigators and tireless advocates providing tailored, expert legal services. At ARCH Legal, P.C., we pride ourselves on delivering results for our clients, often taking on complex cases against large corporate interests.
Role Description
We are seeking a full-time Paralegal with a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience. Candidates must have a paralegal certificate and be up to date with their CLE requirements. A successful candidate will be a fast-learner, self-starting, proactive, flexible, and a team player. Spanish-speaking a plus!
This individual will work with our web-based practice management system for client-related calendaring, tasks, documents and time entries to ensure that matters are progressing quickly and efficiently; draft employment-related documents; proofreading, preparing and amending documentation; analyze records and other evidence; perform research through Westlaw and/or other research materials; liaising with clients, where appropriate, on the progress of their matter; and maintain accurate time records.
Qualifications:
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are a must.
- Strong knowledge of calendaring deadlines (motions, subpoenas, discovery, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of court rules and procedures, both State and Federal.
- Strong knowledge of electronic filing in both State and Federal court via One Legal and CM/ECF.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Must be punctual in reporting to work and maintain satisfactory attendance.
- Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position when required.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Assisting with preparation of pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- Editing and finalizing litigation documents in accordance with the firm’s standards.
- Calendaring court dates/deadlines.
- Scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, and other appointments as necessary.
- Filing documents in State and Federal Courts, including e-filing.
- Performing research through Westlaw and/or other research materials.
- Cite-checking pleadings.
- Organizing pleadings and exhibits for filings.
- Providing overall attorney support.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation between $70,000 - $90,000 a year, based on experience.
- Flexible schedule; hybrid potential
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Health and Dental Insurance.
- Flexible Benefits Plan.
- Firm-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Firm-paid life insurance.
- PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
Please send cover letter with your resume detailing why you would be an excellent candidate for our firm to hc@archlegal.com
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000