Working knowledge of Westlaw.
PIP Paralegal - On Site (179)
Hialeah, FL · On-site
Working knowledge of Westlaw.
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Tampa, FL · On-site
Working knowledge of Westlaw.
Working knowledge of Westlaw.
Working knowledge of Westlaw.
Working knowledge of Westlaw.
Litigation Paralegal
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
Conducting cite checks and case pulls on Westlaw; * Conducting factual and substantive internet research on witnesses, potential experts, and jurors; and * Preparing litigation work product for ...
Litigation Paralegal
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
Conducting cite checks and case pulls on Westlaw; * Conducting factual and substantive internet research on witnesses, potential experts, and jurors; and * Preparing litigation work product for ...
Student Research Assistant
$14.25 - $18/hr
Researching topics assigned using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and any other appropriate information. * Completing various writing assignments as assigned. * Completing additional research requests as ...
Student Research Assistant
$14.25 - $18/hr
Researching topics assigned using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and any other appropriate information. * Completing various writing assignments as assigned. * Completing additional research requests as ...
Medical Malpractice and Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies across various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law ...
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Medical Malpractice and Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies across various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law ...
Commercial Litigation Paralegal- 3628363
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Conduct legal research using Westlaw and summarize findings. * Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence. * Manage discovery materials and maintain document ...
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Commercial Litigation Paralegal- 3628363
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Conduct legal research using Westlaw and summarize findings. * Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence. * Manage discovery materials and maintain document ...
MID-SENIOR LEVEL PARALEGAL
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Bachelor's Degree Minimum 2 years of substantive paralegal experience Litigation support experience Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent legal research experience PACER and state/federal court filing ...
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MID-SENIOR LEVEL PARALEGAL
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Bachelor's Degree Minimum 2 years of substantive paralegal experience Litigation support experience Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent legal research experience PACER and state/federal court filing ...
Civil Litigation,Self-Starter,LexisNexis,Westlaw,Discovery Handling,Motion Drafting,Motion Arguing,Deposition Taking
Civil Litigation,Self-Starter,LexisNexis,Westlaw,Discovery Handling,Motion Drafting,Motion Arguing,Deposition Taking
MID-SENIOR LEVEL PARALEGAL
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Bachelor's Degree Minimum 2 years of substantive paralegal experience Litigation support experience Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent legal research experience PACER and state/federal court filing ...
MID-SENIOR LEVEL PARALEGAL
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$35 - $40/hr
Bachelor's Degree Minimum 2 years of substantive paralegal experience Litigation support experience Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent legal research experience PACER and state/federal court filing ...
IP Legal Assistant
San Jose, CA · Hybrid
$95K - $135K/yr
Conduct legal and factual research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER , and other research tools * Summarize transcripts, case law, statutes, and other legal materials to support case strategy
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IP Legal Assistant
San Jose, CA · Hybrid
$95K - $135K/yr
Conduct legal and factual research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER , and other research tools * Summarize transcripts, case law, statutes, and other legal materials to support case strategy
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Associate Attorney
Willow Grove, PA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research platforms. * Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other legal documents * Assist with case preparation ...
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Associate Attorney
Willow Grove, PA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research platforms. * Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other legal documents * Assist with case preparation ...
New
Student Research Assistant
Orlando, FL · On-site
Researching topics assigned using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and any other appropriate information. * Completing various writing assignments as assigned. * Completing additional research requests as ...
Student Research Assistant
Orlando, FL · On-site
Researching topics assigned using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw and any other appropriate information. * Completing various writing assignments as assigned. * Completing additional research requests as ...
Legal Editor
Chicago, IL · Remote
The specialist contractor will review Westlaw resources related to Illinois state labor and employment law and provide guidance on organizing and updating those resources in a way that would be ...
Legal Editor
Chicago, IL · Remote
The specialist contractor will review Westlaw resources related to Illinois state labor and employment law and provide guidance on organizing and updating those resources in a way that would be ...
Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase - Court Filing: PACER, State Court E-Filing Portals - eDiscovery: Relativity, Everlaw, Logikcull - Microsoft Office: Advanced Word, Redlining, Track Changes, TOC, TOA ...
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Westlaw, LexisNexis, Fastcase - Court Filing: PACER, State Court E-Filing Portals - eDiscovery: Relativity, Everlaw, Logikcull - Microsoft Office: Advanced Word, Redlining, Track Changes, TOC, TOA ...
Insurance Defense Attorney
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$150K - $180K/yr
Conduct legal research using tools like Westlaw to inform case strategy and filings. * Draft and review contracts, pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement documents. * Represent clients in ...
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Insurance Defense Attorney
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$150K - $180K/yr
Conduct legal research using tools like Westlaw to inform case strategy and filings. * Draft and review contracts, pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement documents. * Represent clients in ...
Associate Attorney
Chico, CA · On-site
$125K - $165K/yr
This role requires excellent legal research skills, proficiency in using legal tools such as Westlaw, and the ability to write clear and persuasive legal documents. The Attorney will be responsible ...
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Associate Attorney
Chico, CA · On-site
$125K - $165K/yr
This role requires excellent legal research skills, proficiency in using legal tools such as Westlaw, and the ability to write clear and persuasive legal documents. The Attorney will be responsible ...
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- Respond to Discovery Requests, to include requests for production, requests for admissions, and interrogatories; prepare defense discovery requests; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses from opposing counsel.
- Prepare various types of motions, pleadings, exhibits, and correspondence.
- Processing of pleadings, motions and correspondence (e-service and physical) and use of the Florida e-filing portal.
- Prepare materials in support of pleadings, motions and depositions; to include legal research (prior use of Westlaw preferred).
- Accomplishes law firm mission by completing other duties as needed.
- Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products
- Working knowledge of legal administration
- Working knowledge of Case Management software experience a plus (Time Matters a plus)
- Working knowledge of Westlaw
- Must have organizational skills
- Must have time management & planning skills
- Must have verbal and written communication skills
- Must have strong computer proficiency
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be dependable
- Able to keep confidential case and client matters
- Working knowledge of Case Management Software. Working knowledge of Time Matters software a plus.
- Working knowledge of Billable Time Entry Software. Working knowledge of Juris Software a plus.
- Working knowledge of Westlaw.