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.
At our law firm, Edgar Snyder & Associates, we help victims. We have represented over 75,000 injured people, and recovered over a billion dollars on behalf of our clients. We are excited to add a new Paralegal to our Personal Injury team! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join a successful, growing team. Working at ESA, our employees enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, a generous benefits package, professional development, a company dedicated to D&I, and a fast-paced environment where we care for our clients. If our core values of excellence, honesty & integrity, trust & fairness, client-centeredness, empathy, and professionalism connect with you, then you should apply today!
Core Job Functions:
1. Efficiently organizes and maintains case files. 2. Prepares necessary documents in a proficient and timely manner, such as: petitions, subpoenas, pre-trial submissions, exhibits, affidavits, findings, memos, briefs and appeals, supersedeas or motions, etc. 3. Prepares and organizes case files, binders, tabs, summaries and other paper/electronic case materials to support client cases, court entry of appearances, pleadings, filings, mediations and other legal procedures. 4. Oversees timely and accurate ordering of records by legal assistants. 5. Tracks and follows up on requests for information and discovery process and conducts legal research as needed.
Requirements Preferred Requirements:
Two (2) years paralegal experience plus paralegal certification OR five (5) years paralegal experience. Experience in Personal Injury areas of law. Paralegal degree / certificate required unless substituted with equivalent combination of training and relevant work experience.
Requirements:
Able to support preparation of legal documents, contracts, amendments and other related items with strict confidentiality. Able to work in a fast-paced, high energy and team-oriented environment, quickly taking initiative to assimilate and apply new knowledge, while producing high quality work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to develop relationships with coworkers, clients, and colleagues. Strong computer skills including MS Office applications and other software as required.
