Paralegal

ADP, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP in Lincoln, NE seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support defense attorneys with document management, pleadings, discovery and trial preparation.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and comfortable coordinating with clients, courts and opposing counsel. ProLaw/Filevine experience is a plus; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in legal studies or related field.
• Paralegal certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and analyze documents and case work.
• Draft pleadings and other court documents.
• File court documents and e-file pleadings.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and other events.
• Prepare exhibits and witness lists for hearings and trials.
• Assist with discovery requests/responses and case management.
• Track deadlines and maintain calendars in ProLaw or Filevine.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Legal document drafting

Microsoft Office proficiency

ProLaw/Filevine experience

Education

Four-year college degree (legal studies or related)

Certified Paralegal Certification

Tools

ProLaw/Filevine

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Job description

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Paralegal

Full Time Lincoln, NE, Lincoln, NE, US

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP is looking to add a Litigation Paralegal to the team. Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP has been rooted in the heart of Lincoln, NE since 1896. Though life has changed dramatically since 1896, our core values have not. Our longevity, success and growth are due to our representation of clients throughout Nebraska and the Midwest, based on trust, integrity, and excellence, complimented by our commitment to community and country.

OVERVIEW OF POSITIONThe Paralegal, a member of the Litigation team, is a key position responsible for providing administrative and legal support to the Firm’s Litigation defense attorneys. The Paralegal will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: organizing and analyzing documents and case work, drafting pleadings and other court documents, filing court documents, scheduling events, actively contributing in all phases of the workers' compensation discovery process and preparing exhibits and documents for court hearings, depositions, and trials. The Paralegal must be extremely organized and detail oriented, and able to multi-task in order to effectively work in the Firm’s high-speed, deadline driven environment.

REPORTING STRUCTUREThe Paralegal works closely with the Litigation team and supervising attorneys. However, an individual in this position will report directly to the Operations Manager of the Firm.

HOURS AND STATUS This is a full-time position generally working approximately forty (40) hours per week. However, some additional hours may be needed to meet Firm operational needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe Paralegal is responsible for the following essential duties:

• Maintain client files withcontinual updatingand filingcopies of documents(electronic/paper files) created within the office or received from outside parties
• Properly request documents to further support our clients’ claims and ongoing follow-up tokeep clients’ files as up to date as possible.
• Preparation of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings, as well as filing/e-filing such pleadings with the courts.
• Scheduleevents,includingbutnotlimitedto:hearings,depositions,medicalevaluations,client meetings, court reporters and interpreters.
• Preparationofexhibits,exhibitandwitnesslistsforsubmissionstoagenciesorintrial,aswell as conference memos, mediation materials, and settlement documents.
• Conduct court record searches and case-related background searches.
• Communicatesandmeetswithclientsasrequestedbysupervisingattorneys.
• Summarizedepositions,interviewsand/ormedicalrecords.
  • Providesubstantiveadministrativesupporttoattorneystoenhanceofficeefficiencyand effectiveness.
  • Assistwithmaintaininganaccuratecalendarfortheassignedattorneysbydocketingdeadlines in ProLaw or Filevine and calendaring the same with additional details in Outlook.
  • Accurately track billable and non-billable hours and log accurate billing descriptions so that our in-house Business Office can create monthly client invoices.
  • ConsistentlyproducehighlevelworkthatisaccurateandmeetsorexceedsFirmstandards.
    • Regularandreliableattendance.

While the Firm provides this job description in an effort to define the essential functions and responsibilities of this position, this description is a summary representative of the duties and responsibilities required of this position and may not include non-essential duties. Duties or responsibilities may be added or modified at the discretion of the Operations Manager in accordance with the business needs of the Firm. An individual in this position may be asked to perform duties assigned to others if coverage is necessary.

CORE COMPENTENCIES

• Extremely detail oriented.
• Strongorganizational,communication,delegationandrelationship-buildingskills.
• Excellentoralandwrittencommunicationsskills.
• Ability to prioritize while meeting all deadlines and demonstrating a high level of reliability and efficiency.
• Abilitytoworkinaveryfast-pacedenvironmentandadapttochanges.
• Highlydetailorientedandabilitytomulti-task.
• ProficientinMicrosoftOfficeSuite(Outlook,Word,Excel,PowerPoint)andProLaw/Filevine.
• Mustworkwellinateam-orientedenvironment.
• Desiretoalwaysbelearningandimproving.
• Timely and efficient work product while setting tasks/goals and following through to achieve the highest level of completion.
• The ability to use foresight to effectively plan ahead in an effort to anticipate the needs of supervising attorneys and the team.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

• PhysicalDemands.
  • Abilitytoverballyandeffectivelycommunicatetoindividualsandgroups.
  • Abilityto regularly utilize a computer keyboard, monitor and other electronic equipment toprepare reports, communicate and perform other duties.
  • Abilitytoendureasedentarytypeofworkrequiringagreatdealofsittingatacomputer.
  • Abilitytoworkatleastforty(40)hoursaweek.
  • Abilitytoreadandinterpretlegal documents.
  • Abilitytomaintainregularandreliableattendance,meetdeadlinesandperformworkdutiesin a timely manner.
• MentalDemands.
  • Abilitytoworkeffectivelyandefficientlyandremainpoisedinhighstressandconflict situations.
    • Abilitytosimultaneouslyaddressmultiplecomplexproblems.
    • Abilitytomultitaskwithoutlossofefficiencyor accuracy.
    • Abilitytosustainattentionwithorwithoutdistractions.
    • Abilitytointeractandcommunicateprofessionallyandappropriatelywithavarietyofindividuals.
    • Abilitytomeettimesensitivedeadlines.
    • Abilitytomaintainregularandreliableattendance,meetdeadlinesandperformworkdutiesin a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

• QualifyingEducation.
  • Preferred:Fouryearcollegedegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityinlegalstudies or other related field.
  • Preferred: Certified Paralegal Certification.
• QualifyingExperience.
  • Preferred:Significantpriorexperienceworkinginalaworotherprofessionalfirm.
  • Preferred:Familiaritywithlegalproceduresandprotocolsandthecourtsystems.

While the Firm seeks these qualifications for this position, the Firm reserves the right to consider experience in lieu of education and to determine the best combination of education and experience appropriate for the position.