What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Maynard Nexsen?
Summary:
The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and support of the Litigation Practice Group.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist attorneys with state and federal trials, including matters held both within and outside the State of South Carolina
- Support the defense of complex product liability cases involving vehicle tires, consumer products, and industrial equipment
- Docket and track deadlines in compliance with judicial and procedural requirements
- Prepare and file pleadings with state and federal courts, including arbitration forums
- Coordinate with national discovery counsel on large-scale discovery matters
- Draft and serve factual discovery responses using standardized discovery templates
- Maintain discovery trackers and logs
- Assist with and manage document productions, summaries, and analyses
- Assist attorneys in preparing company representatives and expert witnesses for depositions and trial testimony
- Interview witnesses and summarize testimony and productions
- Prepare factual case evaluations for trial strategy and settlement discussions
- Assist in the preparation of exhibit lists, impeachment materials, and demonstrative exhibits.
- Coordination with litigation technology vendors for trial support
- Compile and organize electronic and physical trial exhibits
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 to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
- 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:
- High School Diploma required
- Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification preferred
- Prior Paralegal experience required
- Prior employment law experience preferred
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- In office position
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
- Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.