Litigation Paralegal
SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for supporting the firm's team of litigation attorneys by performing the following duties. Excellent opportunity to work in a unique law firm environment where dedication is recognized and new ideas are welcomed.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
- Experienced litigation paralegal comfortable in preparing pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions and other trial preparation;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Willingness and ability to learn and perform new tasks, as needed;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including evidenced ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization, including attorneys, courts, and outside counsel;
- Strong analytical, drafting and proofreading skills. Attention to detail is critical;
- Willingness to ask questions and to seek information needed to complete projects and tasks;
- Evidenced ability to work independently and to work on several projects simultaneously; and
- Strong time management and project management skills, including ability to adhere to strict project deadlines, while being flexible as necessary in response to changes and delays.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of three years experience as a litigation paralegal;
- Experience with Lexis and/or Westlaw;
- A college degree and/or paralegal certificate a plus;
- Experience in real estate related litigation and bankruptcy a plus;
- Large law firm experience a plus; and
- Must be proficient in MS Office programs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
PAY: $75,000 - $80,000
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
It is Parker Ibrahim & Berg’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.