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
- Other duties and projects that may be assigned
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
- Thorough knowledge of court procedure and Maine and Federal Rules of Court
- High degree of accuracy and thoroughness in work product
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Skilled in the use of office equipment and network resources
- Ability to handle work confidentially and use independent judgment
- Ability to be productive in a fast-paced environment
- Be a good team player and work well with employees at all levels
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Ability to follow instructions
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:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
