Paralegal

Paralegal

Days & Hours: M-F; 7a-4p or 9a-6p

Hourly Pay Rat e: $25/hr.

Location: Paducah, KY

Job Summary for Paralegal :

We are a Paducah law firm that enjoys helping people who are injured in motor vehicle accidents, have work injuries, or who are seeking Social Security Disability benefits. We value our staff and enjoy a close, collaborative working environment. We enjoy working together, and actively look for opportunities to have an office lunch, whether that be for a birthday or at the conclusion of a big case.

Paralegal Job Responsibilities :

Assisting with the preparation, filing and service of pleadings

Acting as liaison among all parties including clients, the court, and other for scheduling and sharing information

Organizing and managing documents, including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems

Coordinating the collection, review and production of documents and responding to discovery requests

Assisting with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders and appendices for depositions and court filings

Researching case-related factual issues using in-house files and outside reference sources

Compiling information and preparing summaries to detail the findings

Paralegal Qualifications and Skills for Paralegal:

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Attention to detail

Legal research and investigation skills

Ability to follow direction and procedures

Ability to prioritize workload and assignments

Education and Experience Requirements for Paralegal:

Prior experience with plaintiff personal injury and work comp preferred

Bachelors Degree preferred but not required

Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software

Experience managing document productions preferred

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