Tailored Management
Sr Paralegal
Pay Rate:
$27.73 per hour Location of Assignment:
18700 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ Schedule:
Monday-Friday; Regular Hours Assignment Length:
2 months, opportunity for extension/conversion pending performance, attendance and business need Target Start Date:
ASAP, upon completion of new hire onboarding Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision
Position Summary: Performs a variety of complex legal related tasks with minimum supervision. Provides professional assistance and support to the legal staff in the development, research, management and resolution of legal issues involving their respective business units. Prepares and drafts moderately complex legal documents, agreements and pleadings related to litigation and non-litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides broad-based legal support services to attorneys and counsel in the form of legal research, drafting of legal and business communications, and internal systems support and maintenance. Conducts legal research, analyzes and compiles data from multiple sources such as on-line references, digests, practice manuals or other sources. Research statutes, regulations and court decisions. Prepare summaries of digests and recommend resolution to legal questions. Prepares internal memos for team members and internal clients. Drafts contracts, patent applications, resolutions and other legal documents for attorney review. Drafts moderately complex depositions outlines/questions, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, orders and briefs for attorney review. Analyzes and evaluates records and data for discovery. Drafts recommendations and correspondence to clients, claims attorneys, and customer regarding discovery and legal matters. Develops and maintains internal information databases. Conducts and evaluates open and closed paralegal file audits and informs attorneys and management of the audit results; makes appropriate recommendations for improvement. 8. Knows and applies the fundamental concept, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization. Maintains currency in both business unit and legal professional competencies. May support litigation via the collection of information for interrogatories and response to requests for documentation. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education:
Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or other related area preferred. Designations: Certification in paralegal studies preferred. Experience:
Atleast Five (5) years' experience as a paralegal with proven performance. Knowledge:
In depth knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practices. Proven knowledge in operations, practices and procedures of general counsel or civil litigation. Proven knowledge of filing requirements of relevant courts and administrative agencies. Must have a demonstrated knowledge in legal research and complex deposition motion practices as well as appellate procedures. Skills/ Competencies:
Strong analytical, research and organizational skills. Ability to set work priorities that conform with established standards. Capacity to administer projects with minimal supervision. Ability to give presentations in both formal and informal settings. Ability to design and maintain filing systems. Strong verbal and written skills for contact with associates, attorneys, clients and customers. Ability to operate a personal computer and related legal and business software and databases. Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
$27.73 per hour Location of Assignment:
18700 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ Schedule:
Monday-Friday; Regular Hours Assignment Length:
2 months, opportunity for extension/conversion pending performance, attendance and business need Target Start Date:
ASAP, upon completion of new hire onboarding Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision
Position Summary: Performs a variety of complex legal related tasks with minimum supervision. Provides professional assistance and support to the legal staff in the development, research, management and resolution of legal issues involving their respective business units. Prepares and drafts moderately complex legal documents, agreements and pleadings related to litigation and non-litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides broad-based legal support services to attorneys and counsel in the form of legal research, drafting of legal and business communications, and internal systems support and maintenance. Conducts legal research, analyzes and compiles data from multiple sources such as on-line references, digests, practice manuals or other sources. Research statutes, regulations and court decisions. Prepare summaries of digests and recommend resolution to legal questions. Prepares internal memos for team members and internal clients. Drafts contracts, patent applications, resolutions and other legal documents for attorney review. Drafts moderately complex depositions outlines/questions, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, orders and briefs for attorney review. Analyzes and evaluates records and data for discovery. Drafts recommendations and correspondence to clients, claims attorneys, and customer regarding discovery and legal matters. Develops and maintains internal information databases. Conducts and evaluates open and closed paralegal file audits and informs attorneys and management of the audit results; makes appropriate recommendations for improvement. 8. Knows and applies the fundamental concept, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization. Maintains currency in both business unit and legal professional competencies. May support litigation via the collection of information for interrogatories and response to requests for documentation. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education:
Undergraduate studies in business administration, insurance or other related area preferred. Designations: Certification in paralegal studies preferred. Experience:
Atleast Five (5) years' experience as a paralegal with proven performance. Knowledge:
In depth knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practices. Proven knowledge in operations, practices and procedures of general counsel or civil litigation. Proven knowledge of filing requirements of relevant courts and administrative agencies. Must have a demonstrated knowledge in legal research and complex deposition motion practices as well as appellate procedures. Skills/ Competencies:
Strong analytical, research and organizational skills. Ability to set work priorities that conform with established standards. Capacity to administer projects with minimal supervision. Ability to give presentations in both formal and informal settings. Ability to design and maintain filing systems. Strong verbal and written skills for contact with associates, attorneys, clients and customers. Ability to operate a personal computer and related legal and business software and databases. Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.