Paralegal - Real Estate Litigation

The Litigation Paralegal is integral member of a Litigation Section’s team and provides paralegal and administrative support, such as e-filing, calendaring, and case file management, assisting in discovery, and hearing/trial support, for the assigned Litigation Section and Deputy Attorneys General. Reports to Section Chief. • Complete all tasks necessary for the preparation of legal documents; type and copy correspondence, pleadings and legal documents for filing in state or federal courts; docket pleadings and other documents; maintain calendars of attorney due dates; open and close cases; maintain databases and files; and obtain case information upon request from court personnel and opposing counsel. • Assist in the discovery phase of litigation. Process discovery requests directed to clients and prepare interrogatories, discovery requests and subpoenas; contact clients or liaisons to obtain documents and responses to discovery; keep track of due dates and prepare discovery-related motions. • Identify, collect and prepare evidentiary materials in support of motions, including affidavits and documentary evidence, at the direction of the assigned attorney. Legal research if requested. • Assist in trial preparation, as required. • Responsible for mail distribution. • Responsible for preparation and processing of reports and other Section-related documents. • Other duties and projects as assigned by the supervising attorney or Section Chief. • Strong legal research and writing skills. • Proficient computer skills to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Excel, Time Matters, ediscovery software, and various case management tools. • Good client relations skills, including ability to work with clients to obtain information in a timely manner. • Excellent communication skills. • Pleasant telephone demeanor, as clients and opposing counsel must frequently be contacted by phone. • Familiarity with civil discovery process, including knowledge of the various forms of discovery and appropriate objections. • Familiarity with summary judgment process, including admissibility of evidence. • Ability to manage large volume of cases, including monitoring of due dates and prompting of clients to respond when required. Strong organization skills required. • Must maintain professionalism and confidentiality. • Paralegal degree or certificate or equivalent work experience required. • Pay commensurate with experience. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job