Paralegal

Our founding partner opened the office in 1981 and still handles most real estate closings.

Overview

We are replacing a colleague who is moving away. We want a paralegal who can draft a first version of routine documents without waiting for a template from the attorney. This position is on site in Puebla.

Key responsibilities

• Proofread and cite-check briefs before filing
• File documents with state and federal courts through e-filing and PACER
• Summarise depositions and medical records
• Request records by subpoena or authorization and track responses
• Calendar court deadlines, hearings and statute of limitations dates in Clio
• Maintain organised electronic case files in NetDocuments
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence for attorney review
• Record billable time daily

About you

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, including tables of authorities and tracked changes
• Clear, professional writing
• Organised and able to manage deadlines across 40+ active files
• Discreet with privileged and confidential information
• Experience with case management software such as Clio, PracticePanther or Filevine

Desirable

• Trial experience
• Notary public
• Relativity or Everlaw experience

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Life insurance
• Private health insurance
• Training budget

Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Guerrero Despacho Jurídico S. de R.L. de C.V..