Litigation Paralegal / Balch & Bingham LLP / Jacksonville, FL
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Balch & Bingham LLP/Jacksonville, FL
Responsibilities:
• Support substantive legal division processes by performing key job functions such as drafting and/or reviewing pleadings, legal documentation and correspondence with minimal attorney supervision
• Prepare for and coordinate litigation proceedings, monitor litigation caseload, and assist with pre-trial discovery and trial preparation
• Work with designated counsel law firms and assess performance based on data received
• Organize and maintain legal documentation
• Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information
Skills and Qualifications:
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Willingness to learn about complex processes and related documentation, and to analyze and review documents
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally
• Position requires high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must exhibit professionalism and good judgment
Education and Experience:
• Minimum of three years work experience as a paralegal
• Litigation experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of court system and e-filing procedures preferred.
• A Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Legal Studies or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired and/or Certification as a Paralegal