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Title : Paralegal/legal Assistant

Location : Virginia - Newport News
Refer to Job # ADUN725529

Paralegal/Legal Assistant The candidate will be responsible for review of title searches and gathering information from a range of sources. Will be involved in various aspects of litigation, including preparing lawsuits, motions, discovery, deposition summaries, settlement documents, and legal research. Perform work independently, is proactive, and takes responsibility for the tasks associated with multiple projects. Maintains a centralized database recording the current status of each case. Researches information from various departments and sources, including but not limited to subscription research services, the Internet and the library. Coordinate the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports and evidence. Review and summarize depositions and other legal documents. Prepare trial notebooks and organize exhibits. Utilize technical information to make decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney. Prepare reports, correspondence and other documents. Interact with clients in person, over the telephone and via email. Maintains detailed and accurate daily billable hour records. Goal requirements are to bill 1550 hours per year to client matters. Diaries all deadlines under Scheduling Orders and assists with meeting all deadlines. Organizes and updates files and pleadings binders. The candidate should have a College degree in a related field or Paralegal Certificate required. Must possess 3 or more years experience. Real Estate and litigation experience required. Knowledge of legal terminology and legal principles generally acquired through college-level study. Ability to perform legal research using reference materials generally available within a law library and/or electronic resource tools. Ability to manage multiple tasks and organize and prioritize workload. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2016 (Word and Excel), LegalBar, and typing at a level of 50 WPM.

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