Position Overview: Paralegal support to partner attorney in delivering legal
services. Position involves due diligence and closing preparation (real estate
purchases and sales); document drafting and calendar/case management
(litigation).
Shift Time: US Shift (10-hour shift including a 1-hour break)
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, discovery demands, discovery responses and objections, contracts, contract riders, and subpoenas, and more.
- Manage and organize legal files and records, ensuring all documentsare up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, and courtappearances for attorneys.
- Draft correspondence and legal documents under attorney supervision, using templates from existing files.
- Monitor and manage case deadlines, ensuring all filings are completed on time.
- Assist in the preparation of discovery materials and trial evidence.
- Perform general clerical duties such as filing and organizing documents on our practice management software (Clio).
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in legal assistance, particularly in case management and document preparation.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, document formatting, and case management software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively in the afternoon of the US Eastern time zone.
