What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Project Assistant position at Maynard Nexsen?
Summary:
The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and litigation support.
Essential Job Functions:
- Formatting briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents
- Drafts, revises, and assembles contracts
- Filing legal documents (e-filing skills are preferred)
- Organized and proficient with technology and the development of systems to increase efficiency.
- Capable of tracking deadlines and moving forward with case progress.
- Use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate documents and prepare presentation material related to construction claims.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Assist with case settlements
- Prepare exhibits for motions
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt quickly to meet changing deadlines and priorities.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem-solving.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- 2-5 years of law firm experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant preferred
- High School Diploma required
- Paralegal Certificate preferred
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- In office position
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
- Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.