Job Description
Job Description
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.