Paralegal

• Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
• Summarizes complex legal documents.
• Organizes and indexes complex case files.
• Determines and calendars deadlines.
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation, with little or no supervision.
• Files pleadings with court clerk.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
• Drafts a wide variety of legal documents.
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file.
• Prepares for mediations and trials.
• Assists Attorneys at trial.
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions.
• Communicates with witnesses and experts.
• Scheduling.
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner.
• Coordinates major projects or cases, some of which may involve the work of multiple paralegals.

• Any number of years of experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice.
• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university.
• Analytical – Able to mine and collect data for cases.
• Problem Solving Skills – gathers and analyzes information skillfully.  Uses experience and judgment to accomplish tasks.
• Interpersonal Skills – focuses on case/task at hand.  Maintains confidentiality.
• Communication – Listens and gets clarification. Responds to inquiries quickly with professionalism and tact.  Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for errors. Able to read and interpret information accurately and concisely.
• Organization skills – keep work area neat and clear of safety hazards, files are maintained neatly and are easily retrieved. Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and handle numerous projects/tasks, sometimes heavy caseloads.  Detail oriented.
• Teamwork – Willing and eager to help others and share knowledge and skills.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction.  Willing to commit to additional hours when necessary to reach Firm objectives.
• Initiative – Takes independent actions and reasonable risks; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Knowledge – In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Training and mentoring of new paralegals.
• Assumes leadership role with other paralegals to accomplish goals.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems.
• Able to operate multi-line phone, calculator, blackberry, cell phone, copier, fax, scanner.
• Experience with Relativity review platform preferred.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position. 

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Sick Time, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.