Litigation Paralegal (Mostly Remote) - Latitude, Inc.
Washington, DC
About the Job
This position is fully remote but candidates must be local to DC to be able come in 1-2 times per year.
Salary: $85,000 - 100,000/year
Salary: $85,000 - 100,000/year
The Litigation Paralegal assists attorneys with case planning, development, and management, legal research, interviews clients, gathers facts and retrieves information, drafts and analyzes legal documents and collects, compiles and utilizes technical information, to make recommendations to the attorney.
Responsibilities
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories;files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Document collection and review, electronic filing, maintaining litigation calendars, and researchand analysis of evidence to be used in litigation cases.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits,depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
- Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient in eDiscovery platforms as well as trial assistant platforms
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a litigation paralegal in a law firm
- Paralegal certificate preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field a plus
Source : Latitude, Inc.