Paralegal at Craig & Craig Law Offices

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. As a Paralegal, you will provide essential support to our attorneys and help ensure the smooth operation of our legal department. This is a FULL-TIME position with opportunities for growth and development.

Duties:

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as pleadings, briefs, contracts, and agreements

• Conduct legal research using various resources, including Lexis-Nexis and other online databases

• Manage and maintain document management systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records

• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files, ensuring confidentiality and data security

• Assist with document review and analysis for discovery purposes

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, hearings, and depositions

• Conduct interviews with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal cases

• Assist in drafting correspondence and preparing reports for attorneys

• Provide administrative support to the legal team as needed

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and practices

• Proficiency in using document management systems

• Familiarity with legal research tools like Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong research skills to gather relevant information for legal cases

• Knowledge of legal case management software is a plus

We offer competitive compensation based on experience and professional development opportunities. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the law and want to contribute to a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Please note that all positions at our company are paid positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 38-40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Merrillville, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person