Paralegal: II
Ava ConsultingLos Angeles, CA
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Job Description
Description: Level II: 2-5 Years of Experience. Paralegals perform legal-, regulatory- and business-related research for lawyers working at their organization. Most of the time, paralegals work for law offices, corporations? legal departments or courts. These professionals also provide legal support services to attorneys. They assist lawyers in filing materials such as motions, memoranda, pleadings and briefs in various court systems, as well as accompany lawyers to see clients and/or to go to court. Paralegals may have to interview clients either by phone or in person prior to referring them to their organization's lawyers; they may have the authority to accept or reject potential clients. Paralegals also edit pleadings, technical papers, briefs and other documents, helping review legal documents to make sure that relevant facts are included. They may have to travel to various courts to accompany their organization's lawyers, and they may have to train and coach new or more junior paralegals. Tasks: Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents. Prepare affidavits or other documents, maintain document file and file pleadings with court clerk. Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts and real estate closing statements. Investigate facts and law of cases to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts or preparing legal documents. Role Specific Notes: -Day to day tasks include: heavy site checking and creating table of authorities -Prior regulatory experience in a utility environment would be great -This worker will be receiving a lot of information from senior managers so site checking is important -Soft skills are equally important as this person will be working on a large team -Technology skills- someone who is sharp and curious and can manage Microsoft PowerPoint and iManage -Experience with Lexis Nexis and WestLaw and BlueBook is important -Detail oriented, strong sense of urgency, comfortable working in a fast paced environment Day to Day: Assisting attorneys with the preparation and filing of legal documents, including motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda. Preparing affidavits and other supporting documentation, maintaining case files, and filing pleadings with court clerks. Drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents to ensure accuracy and completeness. Conducting legal research and summarizing statutes, case law, and legal articles. Investigating facts and legal issues to support case strategy and preparation. Interviewing clients by phone or in person and assisting with client intake as needed. Supporting attorneys with legal precedent and case related research. Traveling to various courts when required and assisting with training or mentoring junior paralegals.
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