Paralegal - $24.00 per hour - Hiring - Mesquite, United States - CornerStone Staffing

Description

CornerStone Staffing has partnered with a law firm in search of a paralegal. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, excellent time management skills, and the ability to support a team of lawyers. If this is you, APPLY TODAY

Job title: Paralegal

Location: Mesquite, TX

Pay: $24/hr (Temporary position that will run through November)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm

Job Description:

• Meet with client representatives and attorneys to discuss assigned cases or projects
• Draft legal documents and pleadings
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills to receive, record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients and assigned attorneys (e.g., mail, interoffice mail, email, etc.)
• Regularly and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
• Routinely reviews and follows-up on client deadlines and calendar appointments.
• Coordinates and makes necessary arrangements for meetings (i.e., depositions, mediations, interviews, and vendor and facility reservations).
• Regularly and consistently updates client files, notebooks, and pleading indices.

Requirements:

• Associate s degree or Bachelor s degree strongly preferred
• 2+ experience within a law firm as a Paralegal
• Possesses strong clerical skills including typing, transcribing, word processing, mail and contact management, spreadsheets, presentations, and all of the firm s systems and databases.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Word Perfect
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and documentation

Application Process Includes:

• Skills Testing
• Drug testing