Paralegal Franchise

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Summary

The Paralegal Franchise in collaboration with and in support of the firms strategic initiatives performs a range of substantive case matter or entity related duties under the supervision of attorneys. You will prepare drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. You will compile analyze and summarize information. You will coordinate efforts between attorneys clients outside legal counsel opposing legal counsel other parties and outside vendors.

Location

This position is located in our Short Hillsoffice and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings.
• Performs cite-checking fact-checking and Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases.
• Organizes all necessary documents for witness interviews depositions hearings trials or arbitrations.
• Reviews organizes and maintains document databases for case tracking discovery and document productions.
• Utilizes legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms.
• eFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinates service of documents.
• Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case person or subject via online research or document reviews.
• Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions trail binders trial exhibits etc.
• Assist attorneys at depositions hearings trials or arbitrations.
• Manage data rooms and matter files.

Desired Skills

Must have strong skills in Word Excel and Outlook. Experience with legal software such as Relativity LexisNexis Westlaw or similar application required. Excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff paralegals attorneys and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in offices across the firm. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

• Bachelors Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelors degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require five years legal support experience in the specific practice area.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties.
• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely accurate and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

The individual selected for this position may have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement comprised of remote and in-office work the requirement for which will be determined in coordination with the hiring manager or supervisor and may be modified in the firms discretion in the future.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

The firms expected hiring range for this position is $43.36 - $57.46 per hour depending on the candidates geographic market location. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

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