Litigation Paralegal

Overview:

Location: Onsite- Columbus OH

Job Type: Full Time

Work Authorization: US Citizen, No C2C

The A.C. Coy Company has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal. Ideal candidates must have an Associates Degree with at least 4 years of experience as a Paralegal. Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in organizing and managing case files; including maintaining document databases and electronic record
• Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleading according to judicial procedures
• Research and analyzes statute, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys
• Assist in preparing trials which includes preparing, witness lists, trial exhibits and coordinating logistics for court appearances
• Scheduling of witness interviews, inform witness of trial dates; in certain cases, the paralegal may be asked to conduct an initial interview

Qualifications:

Education

• Associates Degree required. Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program preferred

Experience

• Four or more years experience as a paralegal
• Project and case management skills. Candidates must have a strong aptitude for prioritizing and managing multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Position may involve some transactional (real estate and corporate) work and environmental and regulatory work