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: $22 - 24/hr BOE (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

• Prelit and litigation personal injury experience

• 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

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