Paralegal

Bailey Javins Carter; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

Bailey Javins Carter seeks a highly organized Paralegal to join our legal team. You will provide essential support to our attorneys, assisting with legal research, writing, and litigation tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for law and a strong desire to contribute to the success of our firm. We offer competitive compensation and employer paid benefits packages along with a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a paralegal or in a legal support role.
• Strong research, writing, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with court rules and litigation processes.
• Proficiency with legal databases and software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and gather information for cases.
• Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Organize and maintain case files and documents.
• Prepare and file legal documents with the court.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Assist in trial preparation, including exhibits and witness lists.
• Proofread documents for accuracy and completeness

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation procedures

Legal software

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Client communication

Clerical tasks

Project management

Tools

Paralegal software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. As a Paralegal, you will provide essential support to our attorneys, assisting with legal research, writing, and litigation tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for law and a strong desire to contribute to the success of our firm.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
• Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Organize and maintain case files and documents
• Prepare and file legal documents with the court
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness lists
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness

Skills

• Strong knowledge of legal research methods and resources
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents
• Familiarity with litigation procedures and court rules
• Proficient in using legal software and databases
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all work performed
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent phone etiquette when communicating with clients and other parties involved in the case
• Clerical skills to handle administrative tasks related to case management
• Project management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

We offer competitive compensation and employer paid benefits packages along with a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development.

Salary negotiable with experience.