Job Description
J.C.Mason Law P.L.C. is currently seeking an EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in performing a wide variety of duties related to the case file. The individual will be responsible for managing the case file from intake to final disposition. Duties will include file set-up (physical and electronic), calendar management, court and client communication (phone, email and letter) drafting motions and other legal docs, filing and other general administrative duties. The position requires being self motivated, organized, and able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Additionally, this position is expected to use Microsoft Office to create professional, complete, accurate, and detailed documents and Understanding Clio Legal Software.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Develop, organize, and maintain all documents -File set-up (physical and electronic),
-Work with local court system and other organizations in a timely and professional manner.
-Ability to request all needed records and organize/follow up/monitor for return.
-Professional written and oral communication with experts, witnesses, and clients.
-Answer phones, emails, and file effectively and efficiently.
-Manage calendars to ensure meeting of all deadlines.
-Ability to retrieve case law and statutes from Lexis Nexis.
EXPERIENCED ONLY.
Required Skills/Experience:
-Ability to type 60+ wpm
-2+ years legal experience
-Professional communication, both written and in-person -Working knowledge of local court systems -Understanding of written discovery and pleadings -Strong attention to detail with grammar and proofreading/editing skills -Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines -Strong administrative and organizational skills.