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Title : Paralegal Civil Litigation

Location : Ohio - Cleveland
Refer to Job # PITD721851

Paralegal Civil Litigation Duties: Compose, proof, edit and finalize documents including: Correspondence, pleadings, position statements, deposition notices, subpoena, summons, journal entries, discovery pleadings, settlement documents, motions, and other documents. Communicate by phone and in person with clients, agencies, courts, and internal and external attorneys and professionals to exchange information and to execute documents with or without attorneys present. Interpret and implement rules and procedures of civil and local courts and governmental agencies. Perform computer and manual legal research and prepare memoranda detailing findings; perform Internet research; Shepardize cases. Review and analysis of documents and compile information therefrom. Organize, index, and screen documents for production including control numbering. Trial preparation (all phases), including attendance and assistance at trial. Conduct all duties in compliance with all laws and legal ethics. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), paralegal degree and/or certification preferred. 10+ years of paralegal experience in a civil litigation practice required. Ability to perform each job duty (with or without reasonable accommodation). Possession of each competency and factor. Must have strong computer skills including MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows 7, and Internet Explorer. Our Firm uses legal practice management software called Prolaw for which we will provide training. Must be comfortable and competent working in a structured environment with many established and highly specific procedures. Must maintain a professional, friendly, cheerful, and highly courteous demeanor at all times.. Must be punctual in arriving for work and in meeting all work deadlines. Must possess a Team player mentality with an entrepreneurial spirit. Must be flexible and not possess a that not my job mentality. Must be proactive those who ask what can I do next to help? fit the bill. Must be readily accepting of supervision, constructive criticism, and having errors pointed out while also being able to work autonomously. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be competent in grasping and incorporating new information quickly. Must exercise good judgment and make great decisions. Must exercise strong time management skills and prioritization of duties to create maximum efficiency with minimum disruption or redundancy. Must approach duties in an energetic manner and show strong initiative, ownership of your duties, and be truly engage in your duties. Must possess strong organizational and project management skills. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the facility and from floor to floor. Must be capable of multi-tasking and able to readily adjust duties to accommodate expected and unexpected changes without frustration or complaint. Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of personalities and perform well under stress. Must be fluent in oral and written English.

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