Paralegal

DISCLAIMER: MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

· Construction Law knowledge, AIA Contracts experience

· Perform legal and factual research

· Perform records research

· Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material

· Organize and analyze information

· Cross-check and validate information

· Prepare written reports

· Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts and legal memoranda

· Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions

· Prepare correspondence

· Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy

· Build and maintain databases and files

· Organize and track case files

· Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations

· Maintain law library

· Co-ordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery

· Locate and interview witnesses

· Help with trial preparation including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders

· Assist the lawyer in the courtroom

Education and Experience

· Bachelors degree, associates degree or certificate program in paralegal studies

· Paralegal certification may be required

· Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices

· Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques

· Thorough knowledge of legal terminology

· Thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices

· In depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations

· Relevant computer knowledge and experience

Key Competencies

· Research skills

· Analytical skills

· Critical thinking skills

· Planning and organizing

· Information monitoring

· Strong communication skills

· Stress tolerance

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Confidentiality

· Teamwork