Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Associate Attorney

Department: Legal

Direct Reports: 0

The why:

We are looking for strong additions to advocate for our clients and contribute to the continued expansion and success of our current team. Our clients rely on us to provide compassionate and effective legal support, guidance, counseling and litigation services as we assist them in navigating and resolving their current hardships. As a growing company, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our service, make an overall impact to our clients lives.

The role:

We are seeking a skilled, diligent and empathic paralegal to join in on the expansion of our legal team. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for providing vital support to our clients in addition to managing your own caseload. Seeking a self-starter with the ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines and maintaining a high level of productivity.

Primary functions of your caseload requires: settling and negotiating accounts to receive a favorable outcome for our clients, ability to comprehend complex legal concepts and convey them clearly to clients, providing excellent customer service which may include de-escalating or comforting clients in crisis, time-management and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional and ethical relationships while maintaining client confidentiality
• Handling client inquiries and correspondence with compassion and accuracy
• Communicate effectively and professionally with: clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, attorneys, and any other external parties
• Collaborate effectively with others fostering a positive and cooperative work environment
• Conduct legal research using various resources to gather relevant information for cases, contracts, and legal opinions to increase team knowledge
• Draft, review, and organize all correspondence and documents ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company and legal guidelines
• Assisting and communicating effectively with Attorneys
• Review legal documents
• Coordinate with necessary parties to advocate for our clients
• Ensuring client files organization, availability and readiness for trial
• Maintain and update legal databases, filing systems, and document repositories, ensuring easy retrieval and accurate recordkeeping
• Assist in conducting due diligence reviews and compliance checks to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are constantly met
• Identify and analyze discrepancies within cases and raise them to Attorneys
• Attend relevant training sessions to enhance professional knowledge and skills
• Assist colleagues when needed and contribute to team goals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in a firm required.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies or similar, Paralegal Certification; or an equivalent mix of education and experience
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities within tight time constraints
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Customer service-oriented with a sense of urgency
• Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines and maintaining a high level of productivity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend complex legal concepts and convey them clearly to clients

Qualifications that Predict Success

• Excellent and empathetic communicator with customer service skills
• Adaptable and comfortable with a level of change as a growing company
• Strong understanding of legal concepts, procedures, and terminology
• Familiarity with legal research methods and resources
• Attention to detail to maintain accurate client records
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Compensation: Salary range of 60,000 – $65,000 dependent on experience.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a member of our team will reach out to you. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EEO Compliance: Credo Legal is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.