Senior Paralegal

Perez Law has 350 lawyers and staff in offices across the US and abroad. Large document reviews are run by our e-discovery team in Relativity. Paralegals rarely work weekends, though trial prep can change that.

Position summary

The Senior Paralegal supports three attorneys in the Corporate practice with case management, document preparation, filings and client communication. On site, Norwalk.

What you'll be doing

• Research public records, dockets and corporate filings.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibit lists and witness folders.
• Calendar court deadlines, hearings and statute of limitations dates in Clio.
• File documents with state and federal courts through e-filing and PACER.
• Schedule depositions, mediations and court reporters.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence for attorney review.

Minimum qualifications

• 5-7 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Organized and able to manage deadlines across 40+ active files.
• Discreet with privileged and confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, including tables of authorities and tracked changes.
• Experience with case management software such as Clio, PracticePanther or Filevine.

Nice to have

• Trial experience.
• NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) or similar credential.

Why work with us

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Annual bonus.
• Referral program.
• Paid sick leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.

Most hires start within two to three weeks of an offer.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Within 30 days.

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