Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Description: Kelly Services is at present recruited Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant right now, this position will be settled in Virginia. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Litigation (Asbestos) Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Direct Hire Full-time Asbestos Litigation Paralegal. Mid-Level. Richmond Virginia Office.
Our client, a la! rge international law firm, is looking for a mid-level litigation paralegal to work in their Richmond VA. offices.
This is an exciting new role and requires the following experience :
Must have asbestos litigation experience, particularly defense litigation, preferably in Virginia (or at least some litigation background in VA. courts even if the asbestos experience is from elsewhere).
Must be experienced in all areas of trial preparation (preparing exhibits, etc.) and should be able to travel locally for hearings and trials.
Must have extensive discovery experience; ?traditional? discovery (as opposed to ediscovery) will also be a plus.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates maintenance of voluminous document files, which may include research; case related and transactional documents; and materials produced in the discovery process.
Performs moderately complex factual research and investigation.
Develops systems to track information a! nd assists with document acquisition, organization, review and! analysis.
Compiles information from various sources, analyzes and clearly reports detailed findings using charts, statistics and other tools.
Manages calendar, docket and tickler systems and assists in meeting filing/action deadlines.
Proofreads legal documents. May review documents for content.
Summarizes testimony and lengthy legal or technical documents.
Communicates with clients professionally over telephone and in person Responds to client inquiries in attorneys absence. This position is expected to have regular client contact.
Coordinates trial preparation or transactional closings.
Drafts detailed correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested. Drafts moderately complex legal documents for attorney review.
Coordinates mailings, copying projects and courthouse filings, where appropriate.
Utilizes computer databases to organize, store and access information; conducts moderately complex research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other o! nline computer assisted research databases.
May require supervising a document clerk or temporary employees.
Assists with training and development of less experienced Paralegals.
Performs additional duties as directed.
Supports and participates in professional development activities.
Qualifications:A. EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Prefer four-year degree. Paralegal education may be beneficial.
Requires five to seven years of asbestos litigation paralegal experience
Must have previous trial prep experience
B. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think clearly, respond positively, evaluate situations to determine appropriate action and act decisively under pressure.
Strong skills with personal computers required.
Must be willing to work overtime and travel, when necessary.
Ability to meet targeted billable hours.
If interested ! and qualified, please reply to the link below with a Word version resum! e.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:39:23 GMT
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