What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Remote position at The Mom Project?
A partner of The Mom Project in the automotive industry is seeking a contract Paralegal to help support their business needs.
The main function of a paralegal is to assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. A typical paralegal is responsible for conducting research to support a legal proceeding, formulating a defense, or initiating legal action.
Responsibilities
Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.)
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Perks are available through our 3rd-Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible arrangements)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)
The main function of a paralegal is to assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. A typical paralegal is responsible for conducting research to support a legal proceeding, formulating a defense, or initiating legal action.
Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents, including summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under attorney or paralegal supervision
- Conduct legal research and review legal journals
- Assist attorneys with collecting employment, medical, and other case-related records
- Assist with preparing legal documents for court submission
- Attend client interviews, hearings, depositions, and other legal meetings and take notes
- Organize and maintain legal documents, law libraries, and case files
- Prepare and process legal documents, including summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements
- Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent training
- 0-2 years of related experience
- Basic knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the legal process
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- M-F, 40 hours/week
- 100% remote
Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.)
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Perks are available through our 3rd-Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible arrangements)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)