Senior Paralegal :: Albuquerque, NM (Onsite)

Senior Paralegal - Albuquerque, NM

Duration: 12 months, Onsite

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor.
• Perform moderately complex legal research and draft preliminary legal memoranda.
• Prepare and review a variety of technical legal documents, ensuring conformity with local court rules.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation by organizing trial exhibits and witness notebooks.
• Coordinate with victim/witness specialists and notify relevant staff of issues.
• Verify legal citations and statutory references using online resources like Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis.
• Proofread, edit, and electronically file legal documents with the U.S. District Court.
• Manage discovery processing and production using tools like Adobe Acrobat and IPRO Eclipse.
• Maintain electronic case files and manage case-related data in the case management system.
• Perform docketing duties and respond to inquiries regarding pending and closed matters.
• Arrange travel and prepare related authorizations and vouchers.
• Utilize office software applications for document production, including Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Required Skills:

• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience or relevant project experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Sound knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Education:

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year of study completed, or equivalent legal training or experience.