Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP is looking to add a Litigation Paralegal to the team. Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP has been rooted in the heart of Lincoln, NE since 1896. Though life has changed dramatically since 1896, our core values have not. Our longevity, success and growth are due to our representation of clients throughout Nebraska and the Midwest, based on trust, integrity, and excellence, complimented by our commitment to community and country.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION The Litigation Paralegal, a member of the Litigation team, is a key position responsible for providing administrative and legal support to the Firm’s Litigation attorneys. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to : organizing and analyzing documents and case work, drafting pleadings and other court documents, filing court documents, scheduling events, actively contributing in all phases of the litigation discovery process and preparing exhibits and documents for court hearings, depositions, and trials. The Paralegal must be extremely organized and detail oriented, and able to multi-task in order to effectively work in the Firm’s high-speed, deadline driven environment.

REPORTING STRUCTURE The Litigation Paralegal works closely with the Litigation team and supervising attorneys. However, an individual in this position will report directly to the Operations Manager of the Firm.

HOURS AND STATUS The Litigation Paralegal position is a full-time position generally working approximately forty (40) hours per week. However, some additional hours may be needed to meet Firm operational needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for the following essential duties :

• Maintain client files with continual updating and filing copies of documents (electronic / paper files) created within the office or received from outside parties
• Properly request documents to further support our clients’ claims and ongoing follow-up to keep clients’ files as up to date as possible.
• Preparation of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings, as well as filing / e-filing such pleadings with the courts.
• Schedule events, including but not limited to : hearings, depositions, medical evaluations, client meetings, court reporters and interpreters.
• Preparation of exhibits, exhibit and witness lists for submissions to agencies or in trial, as well as conference memos, mediation materials, and settlement documents.
• Conduct court record searches and case-related background searches.
• Communicates and meets with clients as requested by supervising attorneys.
• Summarize depositions, interviews and / or medical records.

Provide substantive administrative support to attorneys to enhance office efficiency and effectiveness.

Regular and reliable attendance.

While the Firm provides this job description in an effort to define the essential functions and responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal position, this description is a summary representative of the duties and responsibilities required of this position and may not include non-essential duties. Duties or responsibilities may be added or modified at the discretion of the Operations Manager in accordance with the business needs of the Firm. An individual in this position may be asked to perform duties assigned to others if coverage is necessary.

CORE COMPENTENCIES

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

Ability to verbally and effectively communicate to individuals and groups.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently and remain poised in high stress and conflict situations.

Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Preferred : Four year college degree from an accredited college or university in legal studies or other related field.

Preferred : Significant prior experience working in a law or other professional firm.

While the Firm seeks these qualifications for this position, the Firm reserves the right to consider experience in lieu of education and to determine the best combination of education and experience appropriate for the position.