Paralegal

Overview:

The Starkey Law Group is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, extremely organized, and great at task management. This position offers the opportunity to work within our local government team. As a Local Government Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal support to our local government attorneys. Joining our firm will provide you with the opportunity to work with a seasoned team of professionals and take on complex legal work.

Responsibilities:

• Calendar deadlines for attorneys and maintain an accurate and updated calendar.
• Assist in preparing for trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Properly open, maintain, and close electronic case files.
• Takes initiative to ensure the needs of the client’s cases are being met, which requires consistent review, analysis, and updating of case files.
• Ensures all correspondence email and regular mail is saved promptly.
• Conducts legal research using tools like Fast Case, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, and other online tools.
• Coordinate with external parties, such as courts, opposing counsel, court reporters, and expert witnesses.
• Keeps track of all expenses for each case and pays/ facilitates the payments of case-related invoices.
• Responsible for receiving and properly documenting calls and voicemails.
• Performs necessary travel, including trips to the post office, court, and other locations to serve clients.
• Shows competency in understanding legal terminology, concepts, and processes.
• Responsible for processing error-free legal documents, including, but not limited to demands, complaints, answers, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Manages caseload and transaction matter reports collaboratively with other support staff and attorneys. 
• Responsible for managing the City Attorney’s designated local government email.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree/ Paralegal Certificate/ Equivalent Experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a paralegal.
• Ability and willingness to learn and manage new concepts and practice areas.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative acumen.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, processes, and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, RingCentral, MyCase, Outlook, and G-Suite.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills.
• Ability to reason and think independently, critically, and analytically.
• Ability to build rapport with clients, staff, and client representatives.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines. 

Why Join Us:

At The Starkey Law Group, you’ll be part of a dynamic legal team dedicated to achieving outstanding results for our clients. Our firm values excellence in service, proactive teamwork, taking ownership, and going beyond expectations to deliver results for our clients.

We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about the law and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking firm, we encourage you to apply.