Paralegal

Global Information Technology Inc.

Job Location:

North Providence, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assists staff attorneys and Executive Director of state government agency with various aspects of legal work including research document drafting and interviews. Must be detail-oriented with heightened organizational time management and task prioritization skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Directly supervised by staff attorneys and Executive Director

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Assist with administrative hearing and trial preparation
Conduct legal research to determine precedence or to help build a case
Draft legal documents including affidavits subpoenas motions briefs deposition notices decisions on motions and decision & orders
Arrange appointments and correspond with parties and representatives
Interview parties and witnesses
Handle various aspects of discovery including document review and production
Organize case files
Manage exhibits
Related work as assigned

SKILLS

Demonstrated aptitude/proficiency in:

Legal writing
Law/legal terminology
Legal processes and procedures
Business communications
Research (Westlaw)
Investigation
Interviewing
Word Excel
Appointment setting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelors degree in paralegal studies pre-law legal studies or related field and/or paralegal certification (Certified Paralegal Professional Paralegal or Certified Legal Professional);

Experience: Such as may be gained through five years employment as a paralegal in a law firm or government agency setting;

OR Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Client Name: RICHR

Position: Onsite