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

Good proofreading skills

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

Sound reasoning skills

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

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Litigation Paralegal