Litigation Paralegal
Litigation Paralegal
Black McCuskey has a current opening for an experienced paralegal to provide support to litigation practice area. Solid understanding of legal procedures and terminology within practice area required. Successful candidate will possess effective communication skills and a strong work ethic. Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines are very important.
Responsibilities
- Manage incoming phone calls for assigned attorneys
- Complete and process required forms for opening of new client files or matters
- Interact professionally with clients, court personnel and other counsel
- Attend client meetings as needed to witness and notarize estate planning and estate and trust administration documents
- Maintain confidentiality of client information
- Process attorney mail in a proper and timely manner
- Calendaring and scheduling appointments, critical deadlines and managing contacts
- Maintain file organization both electronically and paper copies
- Review and organize legal documents based on subject matter
- Transcribe from dictation
- Draft legal documents under the direction of the assigned attorney
- Review, revise and format briefs, discovery, correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents
- Review legal documents for completeness, validity, format, grammar and typographical errors
- Prepare various court filings both electronically and paper copies
- Prepare expense reports for assigned attorneys
Required Skills & Experience
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or Certificated Paralegal required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Willingness to learn and be trained to utilize the firm’s document management software
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal filing rules
- Organized and deadline driven
- Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team
- Detail oriented with excellent grammar and proofreading skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously through completion
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks within set deadlines
- Must be a licensed notary in the state of Ohio (or willing to become a notary)
Competitive salary and benefit package.
Email resume detailing experience with cover letter to:
Sue Whitehead
swhitehead@bmsa.com
Black McCuskey is an Equal Opportunity Employer