Paralegal - Franchise
DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative law firm that is looking for a Paralegal – Franchise to support its strategic initiatives. The role involves preparing legal documents, coordinating with various parties, and managing case-related information under the supervision of attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings
- Performs cite-checking, fact-checking, and Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases
- Organizes all necessary documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations
- Reviews, organizes and maintains document databases for case tracking, discovery and document productions
- Utilizes legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms
- EFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinates service of documents
- Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews
- Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trail binders, trial exhibits, etc
- Assist attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations
- Manage data rooms and matter files
Skills
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
- Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area
- Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with all firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
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