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Paralegal

Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys' practice.

Responsibilities:

• Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, draft pleadings, contracts, mortgages, certificates, etc.
• Issue subpoenas.
• Coordinate and participate in document production.
• May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
• Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial.
• Prepare deposition summaries.
• Obtain information using the Westlaw system.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making responsible.
• Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Good organizational skills. Excellent people skills.

Job Type: Full-time