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Summary
Responsible for supporting attorneys in the various aspects of litigation related to case preparation, management, and execution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obtain, review, analyze, and summarize legal documentation pertaining to cases.
Schedule depositions and meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters, and others.
Identify, locate, interview, evaluate potential experts, and send expert packages for review.
Track requests for documents and follow up on receipt progress.
Review files regularly and proactively work to move cases forward.
Document files and update clients regarding case status.
Participate in discovery and trial preparation as required.
Prepare draft discovery documents.
Maintain an expert database and research opposing counsel’s experts.
Make travel arrangements and provide directions and information to attorneys.
Perform legal research related to cases.
File documents with courts.
Perform clerical duties such as typing and filing.
Enter billable time daily and meet a minimum of 140 billable hours per month.
Participate in non-billable functions like committees, seminars, presentations, mentoring.
Follow all client guidelines precisely.
Support other duties as directed by management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of legal principles, courts, rules, and filing requirements.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail skills.
Integrity in handling confidential matters.
Typing speed of 45 wpm and proficient in office software.
Work may require more than 40 hours/week, physical activity, and travel.
Note:
Experience may substitute educational requirements under certain circumstances.
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Title: Paralegal
Company: Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
