Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Profile

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan has an immediate opening for an experienced litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to work in the areas of bankruptcy and civil/commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will possess a detailed understanding of bankruptcy laws and procedures. Attention to detail is a must as bankruptcy cases require processing a high volume of forms and submitting them to the courts in a timely fashion. Additional responsibilities include e-filing; case processing; drafting pleadings, petitions, and basic discovery; correspondence with clients, opposing parties and counsel and court clerks; e-discovery; general administrative support; and familiarity with and understanding of general litigation process, terminology, and the ability to perform large volumes of work with minimal supervision. Other duties are to provide support in other practice areas as a floater when needed and assist in the weekly rotation of front desk coverage.
Candidate must have a minimum of three years’ bankruptcy/litigation experience and perform with a sense of urgency, be organized, focused, show initiative, and have excellent technical skills. Candidates must also be reliable, committed, adaptable, effective communicator, and a team player. B.A or Associate Degree is preferable and Paralegal certificate is a plus. Hours are 8:30am-5:30pm, with some flexibility.

Company info

Sign Up Now - AdminCrossing.com