Adams & Reese Construction ParalegalJob Summary:Assists attorneys in performing legal tasks in research, document production and overall legal support to the attorneys’ practice.Responsibilities:
Index, organize and analyze legal and other documents.
Under the supervision of an attorney, prepare initial draft of pleadings, discovery responses, and other filings.
Issue subpoenas and perform basic background checks.
Coordinate and participate in document production.
May assist with witness preparation and attend depositions as required.
Assist with trial preparation and may attend and assist the attorneys during trial.
Prepare deposition summaries.
Obtain information using the Westlaw system.
Communicate with clients, court personnel, experts, attorneys and others by telephone, in person and in writing, obtaining and giving information as directed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
High School graduate.
3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal secretary in a position involving significant decision making responsible.
Ability to type 65 wpm.
Competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Good organizational skills.
Excellent people skills.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
College degree
Paralegal certificate
Knowledge of filing with AAA
Knowledge of 558 Notices
Familiarity with demand letters
Working Conditions:This position requires sitting for long periods of time while operating a computer. At times, employees are required to work in excess of the normal work schedule, particularly during trial preparation. Employees in this position must be mobile, have the ability to bend, and have ability to lift and carry files weighing approximately 10-15 lbs.
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Location
Jacksonville, FL
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Legal Documentsunmatched
Legal Researchunmatched
Legal Support Skillsunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
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