Litigation Paralegal

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Litigation Paralegal

The candidate will be drafting and preparing pleadings (complaint, answers, motions, and discovery) and other legal documents. Researching into party identity and location and asset searches. Organizing and managing case files and organizing files electronically. Creating hard-bound trial notebooks. Drafting deposition summaries. Organizing and reviewing discovery documents for responsiveness and privilege. Obtaining service of process and assisting with the issuance of summons and writs. Editing and formatting briefs and memorandums. Coordinating e-filing with print vendors for appellate-level briefs. Managing docket of deadlines and case priorities. Managing document storage and production and handling electronic discovery processes. Professionally communicating with clients and court personnel (daily basis). Attending weekly meetings as needed and updating attorneys on the status of active cases. Filing documents with the courts. Keeping accurate records of all communication (i.e. phone calls, emails, secure messages), expenses, and case documents (such as client intake sheets, pleadings, etc.). Maintaining detailed and accurate daily billable hour records. Goal requirements are to bill 1550 hours per year to client matters and collect two-and-one-half times annual compensation in client fees. Associate’s degree or above is preferred. Experience with Federal Court filings and systems such as PACER and ECF is required. Paralegal certification by an ABA approved program is a plus.

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Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.
150 West Main Street P.O. Box 3037
Norfolk
Virginia
United States 23514
Website : https://www.kaufcan.com/