Vacancy expired!
Litigation Paralegal/Legal Secretary 2 positions: Boston, MA and Providence, RI (Need local- 100% onsite)
Contract/FULLTIME Duties/Responsibilities:- Conduct legal research, analyze caselaw, and draft legal memoranda and pleadings.
- Conduct background research on parties and witnesses via public records searches, social media, and the internet, and report on same.
- Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
- Initial drafting of Answers, discovery requests and responses, pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, and other pleadings.
- Review, evaluate and summarize discovery documents including medical records, employment records, and other case material.
- Draft subpoenas and monitor for compliance. Review and summarize documents received.
- Compile motion packages for filing with the court.
- Perform cite checking and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents.
- Manage the document production processes of both hard and electronic documents.
- Collect material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence).
- Assist at all phases of litigation including motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures.
- Serve as liaison with clients including frequent personal interaction.
- Research prior testimony and publications of opposing experts.
- Research rules of procedure for relevant court venues throughout New England and assure adherence thereto.
- Select, collate, and prepare binders of key documents during key litigation phases including depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
- Administratively manage all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures.
- 5+ years litigation experience
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Vacancy expired!