A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Paralegal needed for our government client in Towson. The Paralegal will assist with litigation, operational, transactional and administrative matters. Six month contract position. The non-negotiable pay rate is $21.00 per hour.
Essential Duties:
Assists with the preparation, filing and service of pleadings. Conducts client interviews and maintain general contact with the client. Drafts correspondence and pleadings, such as complaints, subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, pretrial orders, and legal briefs with various parties. Investigates the factual evidence of a case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information. Summarizes deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits. Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents such as briefs, memoranda of law, contracts, deeds, and legislation for review, approval, and use by an Attorney. Obtains non-legal documents, as necessary, to assist the attorney. Prepares the record for any civil appeals that an attorney is handling. Determines, prepares and organizes material needed for expert witness review. Assists with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders and appendices for depositions and court filings.
Qualifications:
Must have at least two years of experience working as a Paralegal. Paralegal Certification or Associate's Degree in Paralegal or Legal Studies may substitute some of the experience. Hands-on experience or training with ESI tools and general knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources are required. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are required along with a Typing speed of 40 wpm. Must be able to work from 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday with a 30 minute non paid lunch. Must be able to pass a FBI background check and drug test. We offer weekly pay, health insurance, referral bonuses, a one time longevity bonus, holiday pay and a Roth 401K plan. Certain restrictions apply.
