Paralegal (Towson, MD)

Paralegal needed for our government client in Towson. The Paralegal will assist with litigation, operational, transactional and administrative matters. Six month contract position. The non-negotiable pay rate is $21.00 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with the preparation, filing and service of pleadings.
  
• Conducts client interviews and maintain general contact with the client.
  
• Drafts correspondence and pleadings, such as complaints, subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, pretrial orders, and legal briefs with various parties.
  
• Investigates the factual evidence of a case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information.
  
• Summarizes deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits.
  
• Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents such as briefs, memoranda of law, contracts, deeds, and legislation for review, approval, and use by an Attorney.
  
• Obtains non-legal documents, as necessary, to assist the attorney.
  
• Prepares the record for any civil appeals that an attorney is handling.
  
• Determines, prepares and organizes material needed for expert witness review.
  
• Assists with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders and appendices for depositions and court filings.
  

Qualifications:

• Must have at least two years of experience working as a Paralegal.
  
• Paralegal Certification or Associate's Degree in Paralegal or Legal Studies may substitute some of the experience.
  
• Hands-on experience or training with ESI tools and general knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources are required.
  
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are required along with a Typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Must be able to work from 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday with a 30 minute non paid lunch.
  
• Must be able to pass a FBI background check and drug test.
  

We offer weekly pay, health insurance, referral bonuses, a one time
longevity bonus, holiday pay and a Roth 401K plan. Certain restrictions
apply.