Paralegal

Overview

This role involves supporting the legal team as a detail-oriented, highly organized Paralegal. Responsibilities include managing case files, conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and ensuring filings and paperwork are processed efficiently. The position requires proactive case management and a strong understanding of legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from statutes, case law, legal articles, and regulations.
• Draft legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs.
• Assist in preparing documents for court filings.
• Organize and maintain case files; manage deadlines and track ongoing legal proceedings.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information, provide case updates, and assist with answering routine questions.
• Assist attorneys with court appearances and trials by organizing exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and managing correspondence.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by attorneys or supervisors to support efficient legal team operations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management systems.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and documentation requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional interactions with clients and court personnel.
• Ability to review and organize detailed documents accurately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certification

Physical Requirements

• Job operates in a professional office environment.
• Work is largely sedentary, with requirements to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset.
• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer.
• Occasional movement within the office to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to reach in any direction; raise or lower objects; move objects from place to place; hold onto objects; and exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

Conditions of Employment

• All locations.
• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
• Subject to the program and location of the position.
• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint; job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening; job offers are contingent on drug screening results. (Does not apply in Canada)

Reasonable Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations are provided when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, and qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

Application Requirements

To be considered, complete a full application on the employer’s careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Note

This description is intended to provide an overview of the role and is not an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, skills, or qualifications. The employer may revise this job description at any time. The job description does not create a contract for employment, and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason.