PARALEGAL - Spherion

Lafayette Legal Defense firm seeking capable/seasoned Paralegal with preferably 3-5 years litigation experience to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
- Assisting attorneys with preparing various pleadings, including motions and discovery.
- Scheduling and summarizing deposition.
- Obtaining, updating and summarizing medical records along with creating medical timelines.
- Obtaining employment records, education records, tax return records, SSA records, disability records and military records when applicable.
- Handling discovery preparation and production in addition to trial preparation.
- Enhance attorney effectiveness by keeping cases organized, monitoring calendars including facilitating the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders.
- Electronic filing with both State and Federal court systems.
- Maintaining all documents in firm???s document management system electronically.
- Maintaining a good working rapport with clients.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
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Education:
Trade

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Ability to take direction, interact professionally with partners and colleagues and work independently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills along with reporting skills.
- Confidentiality, professionalism and dependability.
- Proficiency in software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.


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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).