Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Placement Counsel is a well-regarded federal practice litigation law firm seeking a full-time remote paralegal. The successful candidate will support lawyers across the country with court filings and legal document preparation, while working closely with a team in a casual yet professional environment.
Responsibilities
• Format documents in Microsoft Word with strong attention to detail, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
• Prepare subpoenas, deposition notices, and proposed orders
• Prepare discovery responses
• Engage in legal analysis, editing, and task/calendar management
• Help manage busy attorney calendars
• Docket court deadlines
• Review court rules for deadlines and formatting issues
• Coordinate meetings and teleconferences
• Manage client contact lists and client communications
Skills
• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
• Federal ECF filing experience
• A positive attitude and friendly approach, even during hectic times
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team
• Exceptional Microsoft Word skills, including ability to format litigation documents using Styles, Style Sets, and document Themes
• Understanding of civil-litigation procedures
• The ability to read, understand, and strictly follow court rules from various jurisdictions
• Extraordinary attention to detail and deadline management
• Ability to self-start, manage several projects, and follow through without reminders
• Desire for variety in work, and frequent new challenges
• Excellent communication skills
• Adobe Acrobat Pro experience
• 3+ years of experience with civil/business-related litigation
• Some familiarity, expertise with, and/or interest in expanding skills with AI tools, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Zoom AI, Claude, CoPilot (and possibly others)
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
Company Overview
• Selina Farrell is Placement Counsel’s founder, managing attorney, and lead placement specialist. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Siesta Key, Florida, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is http://placementcounsel.com.
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