Paralegal

About the Job

• Perform legal and factual research
• Perform records research
• Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material
• Organize and analyze information
• Cross-check and validate information
• Prepare written reports
• Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts and legal memoranda
• Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions
• Prepare correspondence
• Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Build and maintain databases and files
• Organize and track case files
• Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations
• Maintain law library
• Co-ordinate law office activities
• Assist the lawyer in the their daily activities
• Handle docket entries
• Communicate with clients regarding cases.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree, an associates degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques
• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology
• Thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Relevant computer software knowledge and experience
• Willing to learn all the above