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Assist attorneys in multiple facets of commercial litigation including creditors rights, foreclosures, bankruptcies, real property litigation, collections, evictions, land use, formation of corporations/LLC and probate. In office position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• College degree or paralegal certificate preferred
• 3+ years commercial litigation experience preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of creditors rights, foreclosures, bankruptcies, real property litigation, collections, evictions, land use and probate
• Analytical capabilities
• Detail oriented
• Ability to take direction from attorneys and determine priority of assigned work
• Ability to work with little supervision, using effective interpersonal, cooperative and communication skills
• Task oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Team player

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting discovery requests and responses, pleadings, motions, orders and correspondence
• Large document control and indexing
• Online research of court records, official records
• Research and analyze statutes and case law
• Calendaring and deadline computation and tickle system
• Assist with trial preparation and exhibit control
• Work closely with clients and opposing counsel
• Schedule hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Electronically file documents with the court
• Manage assigned case load
• Dictation
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• For physical demands of this position see Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.