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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing legal matters, conducting legal research, and providing comprehensive support for litigation and investigations. Proficient in legal writing, document management, and maintaining confidentiality while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal ResearchDocument Management SystemsLitigation SupportLegal WritingOrganizational Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchDocument PreparationCase ManagementFactual InvestigationsProofreadingEditingTime ManagementSummarizationTrial PreparationConfidentiality Maintenance
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeElectronic Document Management SystemsLegal Databases
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeParalegal Certificate
Industry Keywords
Legal MattersLitigationInvestigationsDepositionsCorporate Legal DepartmentLaw FirmGovernment Organization
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the intake of legal matters and provide an initial analysis of potential organizational impact
- Provide prompt, concise, and comprehensive responses to legal and business communications
- Manage high-volume and complex legal matters and prepare counsel for upcoming calls, meetings, and deadlines
- Monitor legal matters and prepare written summaries, case status reports, and case calendars
- Exercise sound judgment and independently resolve issues while escalating matters when appropriate
- Liaise with outside counsel, internal clients, court officials, and other relevant contacts
- Support workplace investigations by coordinating collection, review, organization, and summarization of information and documentation
- Proofread, organize, and maintain legal documents, business communications, correspondence, and other written materials
- Conduct factual and legal research
- Assist with fact investigations and preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials
- Draft business communications, reports, correspondence, and other written materials
- Maintain legal libraries, databases, electronic document management systems, and related records
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
- Experience providing paralegal or substantive legal support within a law firm, corporate legal department, government organization, or similar environment
- Experience managing multiple legal matters, deadlines, case calendars, and documentation simultaneously
- Experience conducting factual and legal research and summarizing findings for attorneys
- Experience supporting litigation, investigations, depositions, hearings, or trial preparation
- Strong legal writing, proofreading, editing, and document preparation skills
- Experience working with legal document management systems, databases, and electronic records
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a high volume of complex and time-sensitive work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and appropriately escalate sensitive matters
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, internal clients, outside counsel, and other stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related business productivity tools
- BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
- This is a W2 opportunity only
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) including Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
- Educational Assistance
