Paralegal I

The role

The Paralegal I will provide administrative and litigation support for complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels. This role involves preparing legal documents, conducting research, and managing case files.

What you will do

• Provide administrative and litigation support throughout various phases of cases
• Assist attorneys with the preparation, formatting, filing, and organization of legal documents
• Conduct basic factual and legal research using Westlaw and other resources
• Assist with cite-checking legal documents for Bluebook compliance, Shepardizing authorities, and verifying quoted material and cited exhibits
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, correspondence, and related materials
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and document tracking
• Communicate professionally with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors
• Coordinate with attorneys and internal departments to support workflow and case management
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple assignments
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective time-management skills
• Basic understanding of federal and state court rules and procedures, or willingness to learn
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to travel for up to one month at a time
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Requires remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods

Nice to have

• A minimum of 3 years related experience
• Familiarity with legal research tools and document management systems
• Experience with Westlaw
• Experience using the federal courts’ CM/ECF system, PACER, and Bluebook
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• An ABA-approved Paralegal certificate

Benefits

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About the company

Keller Postman represents a broad array of clients in class and mass actions, individual arbitrations, and multidistrict litigation matters. The firm prosecutes high-profile mass tort, antitrust, privacy, product liability, employment, and consumer-rights cases.