Litigation Paralegal

Job description

Service Specialists recruiting agency is seeking a litigation paralegal for a reputable law firm in Oxford. This candidate is responsible for a diverse range of legal tasks. Must be able to work independently with limited or no supervision at times. This Paralegal must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have a customer-service mindset. This role demands excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. This individual can be trained with the right transferrable skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests

Skills

• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise
• Must have MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $40,000.00 per year
*** Bonus based on company performance.