What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Stewart & Stewart Attorneys?
Our organization is growing and seeking an experienced paralegal to ensure the effective advancement of our increasing personal injury caseload.
Our ideal candidate is a forward-thinking person that excels at paying close attention to detail while always keeping the big picture in mind. In addition, our ideal candidate must be highly self-motivated, team-oriented, results-driven, and solution-focused. If you have the ability to provide a consistent performance, take ownership, think on your feet, multi-task, and be organized, this is the job for you.
As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to help an expanding law firm thrive and make a real difference in the lives of our clients every day. If this sounds like a job you’d love, apply today!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with projects and client-related matters.
- Maintain clear lines of communication with clients, counsel, court, and others.
- Organize and maintain client files in the case management system.
- Prepare legal documents, including but not limited to, pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda, ensuring exceptional spelling, grammar, format, and content.
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
- Coordinate and summarize depositions.
- File documents with the court.
- Assist attorneys with discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
- Participate in calendar management, docketing, and preparation for depositions, mediations, and trials.
- Communicate with administrative team to ensure that correspondence, client education, and other literature are mailed to clients.
- Assist with settlement preparation.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Managing Attorney to meet the ongoing needs of the firm.
Requirements and Additional Information:
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, terminology, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
- Experience with depositions, mediations, and hearings.
- Advanced proficiency with the use of technology, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, cloud-based case management software, and computer-based legal research.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized work approach.
- Ability to work well under pressure and address multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity.
- Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
- Capacity to learn, adapt, and manage a workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
- Ability to compile, review, classify, prioritize, analyze, and present data effectively.
- Commitment to providing high-quality legal assistance and building credibility with clients.
Education and Qualifications:
- Personal injury experience (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carmel, IN 46032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Personal injury law: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $65,000