POSITION

LITIGATION PARALEGAL

PRACTICE GROUP

LITIGATION

LOCATION

BANGOR

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Reporting to the attorneys and ultimately to the Practice Group Leader, the paralegal will assist

with all phases of litigation, which involves interaction with attorneys and clients. The paralegal

will also provide varied support to branch office attorneys and procedural assistance to other

paralegals and administrative assistants.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, appeals, and

other related legal documents

Investigate facts and gather information to assist attorneys in determining causes of action

and litigation strategy

Review and abstract deposition transcripts
Prepare exhibit binders and other trial documents and assist attorneys during all phases of

the trial process

Participate in client meetings and work regularly with clients throughout the lifetime of a case
Assist clients in preparing initial drafts of interrogatory answers and other client responses to

discovery requests from the other parties

Conduct witness interviews and prepare summary reports with respect to the same
Organize, index, scan and summarize discovery materials
Assist in management of case documents, including use of litigation support software and e-

filing systems

Litigation Paralegal Position Description

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

The Paralegal should possess the following:

High school diploma or equivalent
Certificate or degree in legal, paralegal, or related studies preferred
At least three years’ paralegal or similar experience: focus on high volume of matters

in litigation setting is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of

those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions

of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects,

tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job

include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry boxes containing exhibits

and/or other legal documents up to 30 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,748.79 - $58,708.22 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

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