What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Easton Motors?
Description
Schedule: Monday-Friday
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paralegal will assist outside legal counsel and legal supervisor by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Requirements
Education:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Experience:
License(s)/Certification(s):
Schedule: Monday-Friday
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paralegal will assist outside legal counsel and legal supervisor by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings, and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
- Analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to legal team
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items
- Assists legal team with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings
- Develops and maintains records regarding hours spent on specific cases
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Education:
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required - equivalent work experience will be considered in leu of degree.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software
Experience:
- 1-2 years of relevant experience strongly preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Paralegal certificate required