Paralegal

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SR PARALEGAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

De La Rosa Law, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Senior Paralegal available in our Miami office, located in Coral Gables, FL. This is an in-office position intended to assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, trials, and other work. Duties & Responsibilities:

· Provides assistance to litigation attorneys and paralegals in all phases of discovery and trial preparation

· Prepares subpoenas and other documents, demand letters, interrogations

· Manages documents and assists attorneys with preparation for depositions, hearings and trials

Skills & Competencies:

· Must possess exceptional technology skills, including Microsoft Office, database and internet research skills, and provide excellent client service

· Must have strong organization, administrative and communication skills

· English is required (both written and verbal); Spanish is a plus.

· Must be a critical thinker, dependable, able to work at a fast pace, and a team player

· Full time position (40 hours per week, 9am - 5pm) with flexibility for overtime required

Qualifications & Prior Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree required

· Law firm and litigation experience is required

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook 2010; Windows 10 preferred) required

TASKS

o Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.

o Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, subpoenas, and closing statements.

o Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.

o Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

o Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.

o File pleadings with court clerk.

o Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.

o Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.

o Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing.

o Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.

SKILLS

o Legal terminology – understanding of pleading language and arguments.

o Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

o Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

o Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

o Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

o Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

o Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

KNOWLEDGE

o Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

o Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

o Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

o English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

o Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and the democratic political process.

Company info

De La Rosa Law Firm