Paralegal Specialist at NTT DATA

Plano, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Research, Document Drafting, Case Management, File Management, Discovery, Trial Support, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Adobe Acrobat, Accountability, Service Orientation, Judgment

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision. Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of information by and for the attorneys on the case team. Support litigation case management, including file management, case calendaring, discovery, and trial activities. Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations. Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment. Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession. Minimum 3 years' work experience as a paralegal or comparable role. Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files. Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail. Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.. Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow. Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary. Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings preferred. Experience using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting preferred. BS/BA from an accredited college or university required. LI-NAM "INDSALES"

Responsibilities

The Paralegal Specialist will draft, review, and analyze legal documents, conduct legal research, and support litigation case management. The role involves interacting with outside entities and maintaining effective working relationships to facilitate a productive work environment.