Senior Litigation Paralegal

Sommer Law Group PC; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sommer Law Group PC in the United States is seeking a skilled paralegal to support our civil litigation team. You will coordinate all details before, during, and after trial, and provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as a litigation paralegal, strong writing and communication skills, and meticulous organization. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $45,000 per year, with COVID-19 considerations noted as no vaccine

Qualifications

• Experience as a litigation paralegal is required.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence and court rules.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers and databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-trial, trial, and post-trial phases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file with courts.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, case files, and logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits and evidence; assist with interrogatories and discovery requests.
• Liaise with trial teams and external parties.
• Assist with settlements.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Legal research

Organizational skills

Writing and communication

Computer/database proficiency

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled paralegal to be the backbone of our civil litigation team. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process.

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
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Provide assistance with case settlements

Skills

• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
No Vaccine Required