What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Bernstein Shur?
Job description
The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting with litigation matters. The position requires a resourceful and highly technically proficient professional to manage litigation projects effectively and efficiently in the fast-paced environment of this amazing company known for its uniquely positive office culture. This position requires a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to exercise the utmost discretion, and a positive, can-do attitude.
Job requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification with litigation paralegal experience
- Must have superior writing and oral communication skills
- Must have strong research skills
- Must have ability to pay acute attention to detail and proofreading
- Must have ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
- Great team player, enthusiastic proactive and self-directed
- Outstanding organizational skills and excellent judgement and problem solving skills
- Must be flexible with schedule and time requirements to meet deadlines and needs of the Litigation Practice group
- Transaction legal experience a plus
- Technologically savvy; highly proficient, expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Job responsibilities
- Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and related court documents utilizing federal and state electronic filing systems in compliance with applicable court procedures and policies
- Prepare, organize, and review exhibits, binders, and other materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
- Conduct title searches, draft abstracts, lien certificates, and lien discharges
- Draft motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, affidavits, notices, certificates of service and related documents
- Assist attorneys with all phases of discovery and eDiscovery, including preparation of discovery requests and responses, document review and analysis, and management of discovery materials
- Assist with service of process
- Calculate, calendar and track deadlines with a working knowledge of relevant civil procedure and other applicable rules
- Attend to file maintenance within the firm’s document management system
- Prepare Excel charts, spreadsheets, timelines, and other summaries of various types of information
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, clerk’s office personnel, potential witnesses, experts and others
- Conduct research (legal and non-legal) and prepare clear, concise memoranda
- Provide administrative, paralegal, and case management support to attorneys and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Billable work as assigned with a goal of 1400 billable hours per year
Job benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Group life and disability insurance
- Financial wellness program
- 401K employer match and profit sharing
- 23 days PTO in the first year of employment
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Mobile data reimbursement
- Free parking
Salary range
- 35.16 – 43.43 USD Hourly
Salary : $35 - $43