Litigation Paralegal
目的：协助律师和其他法律专业人员提供各种法律支持和行政，他们从事公司在破产，处罚，住宅房地产或抵押贷款法中代表金融机构的实践。一个 Paralegal 职位不受加班法的豁免。具体责任，活动和责任协助律师在诉讼中的客户代表包括但不限于以下职责：支持一个或多个诉讼律师确保案件进展到解决。提交申诉草案，提议，通知和其他法院文件进行检查。书面发现草案，包括但不限于申请制作，询问，录取请求以及律师审查的建议答案。请客户回复书面发现。分析接入邮件，法院文件和其他通信以与律师协调日程表，响应和案件策略。更新并管理律师日历和案件库，以确保提醒计划和听证会覆盖。向适当的法院提交诉讼和/或文档。在 Word 文件中编制内容表和/或权威表；对格式化要求和/或类型错误进行文件编辑。监督诉讼期限以确保合规。为借款人，秘书，法官，客户等做草稿函授，以便律师审查。更新客户系统来处理分配的问题。确保案件管理系统不断更新和组织。有能力管理和优先考虑多个案例。协助其他职责和特殊项目根据需要工作要求 高中文凭至少2年从事法律助理或副法律副法律证书的经验加上但不必需。对法律原则，法律研究技术和法律术语的彻底知识。有关政府规定的深入了解。相关计算机知识和经验。优秀的沟通 （口头和书面）和人际交往技能。优秀的规划和组织能力，细节关注度和准确性。优秀研究，分析，批判性思维技巧。一般能力因素表现出强大的书面和语言交流技能。有效地与所有客户通信 （通过客户系统，电子邮件和电话）.为内部和外部客户提供卓越的客户服务。及时识别并解决问题。
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Purpose A Paralegal assists and provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm’s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate or mortgage law. A Paralegal position is not exempt from overtime laws. Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in litigation including, but not limited to, the following duties:
Support one or more litigation attorneys to ensure cases progress to resolution. Draft pleadings, motions, notices and other court filings for attorney review. Draft written discovery, including but not limited to Request for Production, Interrogatories, Request for Admission as well as proposed responses for attorney review. Request documents from clients to respond to written discovery. Analyze incoming mail, court filings, and other communications to coordinate with attorney on calendaring, responses and case strategy. Update and manage attorney calendar and case dockets to ensure proper reminders scheduled and hearings covered. File pleadings and/or documents with the courts. Prepare table of contents and/or table of authorities in Word documents; edit documents for formatting requirements and/or typographical errors. Monitor litigation deadlines to ensure compliance. Draft correspondences to borrowers, clerks, judge, clients, etc. for attorney review. Update client systems for assigned matters. Ensure case management system is updated and organized Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases. Assist with other duties and special projects as needed
Job Requirements
High School Diploma At least 2 years’ experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Paralegal certificate a plus but not required. Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology. In depth knowledge of government regulations. Relevant computer knowledge and experience. Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.
General Competency Factors
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail and phone). Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance. Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values. Processes work in compliance with client requirements as well as SOPs and Operations Matrices.
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