Paralegal/legal Assistant - Portland, United States - Morae Global

Description

Law Firm End User Support - Contract to Hire

Morae Global Corporation seeks to find the best and the brightest people - those who understand what it takes to deliver top quality solutions for our clients.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team at the Portland, ME US Attorney's Office.

This is a one-year contract role, offering an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. As a Paralegal/Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys in the prosecution of federal cases.

Your responsibilities will include comprehensive support including legal memorandums, pleading, discovery, briefs, bankruptcy petitions, case management and other paralegal-based services.

Responsibilities

• Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
• Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)
• Provides direct support to Litigation Support Unit, attorneys and paralegals regarding functional and administrative duties as needed
• Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc).
• Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)
• Assists with various tasks within the Litigation Support Unit on a daily basis to include the processing of data and evidence for cases and the completion of discovery productions
• Assist with the preparation of trial and hearing presentations and demonstratives
• Collects and compiles statistical data as necessary for various reports

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a law firm or government agency
• Twoyear undergraduate degree or equivalent
• U.S. Citizenship and a 7 year minimum background investigation
• Proficiency with numerous software and databases including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite, Eclipse, Trial Director, Casemap and Quickbooks
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly gather and synthesize information
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately proofread legal documents
• Knowledge of federal court procedures and familiarity with case management systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with attorneys, clients, and external parties
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

About Morae Global:


Job Type:
Contract


Pay:
From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Paralegal or

Legal Assistant: 2 years (required)


Work Location:
In person