Bain & Barkley

Job Summary:

The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Manage a large caseload while supporting multiple attorneys

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. 
• Strict adherence to our firm’s and our multiple client’s varying report structure/requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Familiarity with state courts, including e-filing procedures
• Experience in drafting legal documents
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Proficiency in Lexis Advance for legal research

Education and Experience:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Insurance Defense Paralegal