Job description

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelliis hiring a Paralegal to support its Consumer Finance Litigation Group in the firm’s Miami or New York office. Candidates must be extremely organized, team-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will be a self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently and as part of a team in addition to taking ownership of assigned office responsibilities. Candidates should be proactive and able to anticipate, analyze, and resolve issues under pressure, and have at least 5+ years of previous law firm experience as a paralegal and/or legal assistant. The position requires a minimum of 1600 billable hours annually in addition to administrative responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities:

· Draft and revise legal documents and forms under attorney supervision and other documents

· Analyze and summarize discovery requests, prepare for productions, and maintain production logs

· Coordinate hearing dates with parties, court administrative staff, and judges

· Extensive client contact, including, but not limited to status updates and reporting.

· E-file with Federal and State courts nationwide

· Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial

· E-record property records and coordinate foreclosure sales

· Maintain various tracking systems internally and client-specific systems

· Handle initial intake of matters, including, but not limited to, internal reporting, budgets, etc.

· Maintain current knowledge of consumer finance and litigation as it relates to the financial services practice

· Set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects

· Pay attention to the minute details of a project or task, in addition to looking for alternative options/solutions to better serve attorneys and clients

· Remain current on specific legal guidelines for the practice area

· Communicate professionally (verbal and written) with attorneys, co-workers, clients, any outside companies and vendors

· Strong team player; willing to assist others with a positive attitude

· Other duties as assigned

Administrative Tasks:

· Maintain practice group case list/deadlines in a spreadsheet

· Onboard new matters into client-specific databases

· Process annual Attorney Due Diligence Questionnaires

· Provide a summary of monthly billings for group timekeepers

· Train new staff and attorneys on practice group protocols

· Maintain practice group policies and procedures

· Assist with file transfers to/from law firms

· Coordinate monthly practice group calls

· Assist with monthly update reporting for clients through spreadsheets and reporting platforms

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Paralegal: 5 years (Preferred)
• Litigation: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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