Paralegal

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal to support our team. This is a part time position- three (3) days per week. Our firm concentrates on estate planning, real estate matters and professional malpractice litigation. You will work closely with the attorney from the beginning of a case through the end.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create reports and documents for lawyers based on case specifications and requests
• Help lawyers prepare legal arguments, motions, and other case filings
• Develop and follow a case file indexing system that can be used as an active archive for all ongoing and completed cases
• Monitor changes to laws, guidelines, or regulations; submit reports on pertinent changes in legislation
• Utilize existing files and a variety of other legal research resources to develop information for pending cases

Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience in a previous role
• National certification, such as those offered by NALA or AACP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Westlaw
• Excellent communication and organization skills