Vacancy caducado!
Established law firm seeking the right team member for a challenging full time paralegal position.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum two (2) years' experience as a Paralegal
Post-Secondary Coursework for Paralegal preferred
Employer will conduct background check, DMV records check, and pre-employment drug screening
PREFERRED:
Valid Driver's License
DUTIES:
CASE MANAGEMENT:
- Domestic Relations, Civil Litigations, Probate, Foreclosures, etc.:
- Maintain Client files (both paper and computer files)
- Monitor case progress and keep attorney informed of upcoming events/deadlines
- Calendar court appearances, pleading response dates, discovery deadlines, etc.
- Telephone, email and written correspondence to clients and opposing counsel
- Draft pleadings, motions, memorandums, briefs
- Legal research of statutory authority, case law, and OAR's
- Communication with clients regarding affidavits- facts, timelines
- Trial/Arbitration/hearing preparation
- Trial notebooks
- Locating and Interviewing Witnesses, preparing subpoenas
- Preparing exhibits
REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS, ESTATE PLANNING:
- Drafting real estate agreement, warranty deeds, B& S deeds, trust deeds
- Research deeds records, communication with Title Companies
- Drafting Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives
CORPORATIONS/LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES:
- Preparing Articles of Organization/Incorporation
- Draft Operating Agreements, meeting minutes, by-laws, etc.
- Research Oregon Secretary Of State records
- Obtaining EIN/BIN
NEW CLIENTS contacts
- Conflict checks
- Entry of Client/matter in database
- Setting up new file (both paper and computer file)
BILLING:
- Daily entry of billable time
- Receive and enter client payments
- Run monthly billing, funds transfers
- Collection of current overdue accounts: Contacting Clients, preparing small claims, Attorney
- Liens, writs of garnishment, communications with collection agency, etc.
MAIL:
- Review incoming mail, calendar and client copy
TELEPHONES:
- Assist receptionist during periods of high call volume
COURT RUNS:
- Assist with daily court run/mail run
COMMUNICATE WITH ASSIGNED ATTORNEY DAILY:
Reply with your letter of introduction and resume for consideration.
Vacancy caducado!