Paralegal

PARALEGALMOBILE, ALAre you an experienced paralegal looking to bring your skills to a modern law firm that values creativity, teamwork, and helping others? Are helping people and getting things done the right way your superpowers? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Experienced Paralegal who can help our busy attorneys and other paralegals assist in protecting and promoting clients and their businesses.Why You'll Love Working With Us:Innovative Culture: We're not your typical law firm-we embrace technology, fresh ideas, and forward-thinking approaches. Anything that helps clients.Team Spirit: Join a supportive team that knows how to work hard and have fun. We celebrate successes together and support each other every step of the way.Growth Opportunities: We're committed to your professional development, offering plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. Characteristics:Be punctual and reliable with a strong commitment to character, integrity, and work ethicThe ability to project confidence and competence while representing clientsThe ability and flexibility to produce outstanding results at a modern, rapidly growing firmExceptional communication skillsA positive, motivating attitude, meeting or raising the standard of conduct and performance of existing firm membersDesire to focus on exceeding clients' expectations Qualifications:4 + years of experience in a Paralegal roleBachelors degreeAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal skillsTech savvy with Mac/Apple products, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Clio, document management systems, time and billing, and transcription software products, and an interest and ability to quickly learn other technologyProficiency with local, state, and federal court procedures and documentation plus E-filingLitigation and trial experience is a plusAble to operate well under pressure with minimal supervisionYou smile when you answer the phoneYou are an amazing scheduler with exceptional attention to detailYou are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the InternetCandidates should possess high-level organizational skills and time-management skillsPrior experience working with office management software: internet, email, word processing, case management, time and billing, legal research, and document management is requiredThis position requires you to agree to participate in a 20-question written interview that examines your knowledge, abilities, qualifications, habits, and behaviors (including attention to detail, communication skills, and technical legal knowledge)Familiarity using standard office equipment such as a scanner, copier, and printerPrevious experience as a paralegal working with clients and attorneysResponsibilities:What You'll Be Doing:Legal Maestro: Work closely with our attorneys to draft and finalize legal documents, from contracts to pleadings, ensuring everything is pitch-perfect.Research Guru: Dive into legal and general issues research with enthusiasm, providing valuable insights to support clients and cases.Client Champion: Be the friendly face and voice that clients trust, building strong relationships and ensuring they feel valued.Organizational Wizard: Keep our office running smoothly by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining our case management systems.Drafting basic legal documents, pleadings, and discovery and preparing first drafts of legal formsFiling legal documents, including e-filing, in federal and state courtsGathering and analyzing research data, such as statutes, opinions, legal articles, codes, and documentsResearching and preparing non-party subpoenasOrganizing exhibits and medical recordsSummarizing medical records and deposition transcriptsMaintaining calendars and client filesPrioritizing client-related mattersCorresponding with clientsHandling routine correspondence in your own voice on the attorney's behalfKeeping attorneys apprised of short-term obligations as well as long-term implications of expedient decisionsTrack, capture, and record billable timeLiaise with other team members and departments of our firmAnswer the telephone and route or screen callsAssisting attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositionsHelping with ideas on how to improve processes and efficienciesTrack and calculate progress on all deliverables to meet deadlinesExamine and prepare all financial disclosures and statementsAnalyze and maintain an organizational system for discovery and recordsMaintain case files and additional relevant information in a nicely organized and easily accessible mannerSpeak with clients to provide quality service, answer basic procedural inquiries about their case, and obtain information about their legal difficulties