Litigation Paralegal

at  Eaton Peabody

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.

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

• 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