Litigation Paralegal

Bernstein Shur; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group life and disability insurance

Financial wellness program

401K with employer match and profit分享

23 days PTO in first year

Job summary

Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support complex litigation matters. You will manage pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation while maintaining meticulous records and deadlines.

The role requires a paralegal certification or bachelor's degree, excellent writing, strong research skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, and 23 days of PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification with litigation paralegal experience.
• Superior writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong research skills.
• Attention to detail and proofreading.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
• Enthusiastic proactive self-directed team player.
• Excellent judgement and problem solving skills.
• Flexible with schedule and time requirements to meet deadlines.
• Technologically savvy; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and related court documents using federal and state electronic filing systems in compliance with procedures.
• Prepare, organize, and review exhibits, binders, and materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Draft motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, affidavits, notices, and related documents.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of discovery and eDiscovery, including document review and management of materials.
• Assist with service of process.
• Calendar and track deadlines with proper civil procedures and rules.
• Maintain firm document management system and file upkeep.
• Prepare Excel charts, timelines, and summaries of information.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
• Conduct legal/non-legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Provide administrative and case management support to attorneys.
• Billable work as assigned with a goal of 1400 billable hours per year.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group life and disability insurance.
• Financial wellness program.
• 401K employer match and profit sharing.
• 23 days PTO in the first year.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting with litigation matters. The position requires a resourceful and highly technically proficient professional to manage litigation projects effectively and efficiently in the fast-paced environment of this amazing company known for its uniquely positive office culture. This position requires a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to exercise the utmost discretion, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Job requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification with litigation paralegal experience
• Must have superior writing and oral communication skills
• Must have strong research skills
• Must have ability to pay acute attention to detail and proofreading
• Must have ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Great team player, enthusiastic proactive and self-directed
• Outstanding organizational skills and excellent judgement and problem solving skills
• Must be flexible with schedule and time requirements to meet deadlines and needs of the Litigation Practice group
• Technologically savvy; highly proficient, expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Job responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and manage pleadings and related court documents utilizing federal and state electronic filing systems in compliance with applicable court procedures and policies
• Prepare, organize, and review exhibits, binders, and other materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Draft motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, affidavits, notices, certificates of service and related documents
• Assist attorneys with all phases of discovery and eDiscovery, including preparation of discovery requests and responses, document review and analysis, and management of discovery materials
• Assist with service of process
• Calculate, calendar and track deadlines with a working knowledge of relevant civil procedure and other applicable rules
• Attend to file maintenance within the firm’s document management system
• Prepare Excel charts, spreadsheets, timelines, and other summaries of various types of information
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, clerk’s office personnel, potential witnesses, experts and others
• Conduct research (legal and non-legal) and prepare clear, concise memoranda
• Provide administrative, paralegal, and case management support to attorneys and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Billable work as assigned with a goal of 1400 billable hours per year
• Hybrid work environment
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Financial wellness program
• 401K employer match and profit sharing
• 23 days PTO in the first year of employment