Outside Chief Legal, LLC

Outside Chief Legal LLC (OCL) provides its clients with a broad spectrum of legal services and practices. For most clients, we effectively operate as their chief legal executive and legal department, aligning creative legal solutions with complimentary strategies to both protect and promote its owners. For other clients, we support in-house counsel and legal departments where we can provide value and expertise. We are facilitators, strategic thinkers, risk managers, cost supervisors, and above all, a consistent voice of reason advocating for the client's best interests at all times.OCL is looking for an experienced multi-tasking paralegal who can efficiently and effectively handle a complex and diverse caseload, work independently and collaboratively, have a passion for excellence, and personal and team development, and deliver the highest quality and timely results for clients.Those chosen will earn a competitive salary and benefits package, operate in a flexible (hybrid remote) and supportive environment, have access to cutting-edge legal software, technology, and equipment, and have the opportunity to be an active contributor in a firm constantly striving to improve.The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of varied experience in civil litigation, or corporate matters at a sizeable organization. The candidate should have superior writing and communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a proven track record of success.

ABOUT THE JOB

CharacteristicsBe punctual and reliable with a strong commitment to character, integrity, and work ethicThe ability to project confidence and competence while representing the Firm’s clientsThe ability and flexibility to produce outstanding results at a growing firmExceptional communication skills are required to work with all levels of staff and clientsA positive, motivating attitude, meeting or raising the standard of conduct and performance of existing firm membersDesire to focus on exceeding clients’ expectationsResponsibilitiesThis position will be responsible for important work, including:Drafting basic legal documents, pleadings, and discovery and preparing first drafts of legal formsFiling legal documents, including e-filing, in federal and state courtsGathering and analyzing research data, such as statutes, opinions, legal articles, codes, and documentsResearching and preparing non-party subpoenasOrganizing exhibits and medical recordsSummarizing medical records and deposition transcriptsMaintaining calendars and client filesPrioritizing client-related mattersCorresponding with clientsHandling routine correspondence in your own voice on the attorney’s behalfKeeping attorneys apprised of short-term obligations as well as long-term implications of expedient decisionsTrack, capture, and record billable timeLiaise with other team members and departments of our firmAnswer the telephone and route or screen callsAssisting attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositionsHelping with ideas on how to improve processes and efficienciesJob QualificationsIf the statements below appeal to you, then you may be our next Paralegal!4 + years of experience in a Paralegal roleBachelors degreeAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal skillsTech savvy with Mac/Apple products, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Clio, document management systems, time and billing, and transcription software products, and an interest and ability to quickly learn other technologyProficiency with local, state, and federal court procedures and documentation plus E-filingLitigation and trial experience is a plusAble to operate well under pressure with minimal supervisionYou smile when you answer the phoneYou are an amazing scheduler with exceptional attention to detailYou are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the InternetYou are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quicklyYou are willing to do traditional non-paralegal tasks (scanning, copying, answering a phone, etc.)Skills and experience are required, appreciated, and valued, but personality, character, intelligence, and integrity will be paramount considerationsMarketing/Social Media skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting basic legal documents, pleadings, and discovery and preparing first drafts of legal forms
• Filing legal documents, including e-filing, in federal and state courts
• Gathering and analyzing research data, such as statutes, opinions, legal articles, codes, and documents
• Researching and preparing non-party subpoenas
• Organizing exhibits and medical records
• Summarizing medical records and deposition transcripts
• Maintaining calendars and client files
• Prioritizing client-related matters
• Corresponding with clients
• Handling routine correspondence in your own voice on the attorney’s behalf
• Keeping attorneys apprised of short-term obligations as well as long-term implications of expedient decisions
• Track, capture, and record billable time
• Liaise with other team members and departments of our firm
• Answer the telephone and route or screen calls
• Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions
• Helping with ideas on how to improve processes and efficiencies

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience in a Paralegal role
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Tech savvy with Mac/Apple products, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Clio, document management systems, time and billing, and transcription software products
• Proficiency with local, state, and federal court procedures and documentation plus E-filing
• Litigation and trial experience is a plus
• Able to operate well under pressure with minimal supervision
• You smile when you answer the phone
• You are an amazing scheduler with exceptional attention to detail
• You are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the Internet
• You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly
• You are willing to do traditional non-paralegal tasks (scanning, copying, answering a phone, etc.)
• Marketing/Social Media skills

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible (hybrid remote) and supportive environment
• Access to cutting-edge legal software, technology, and equipment
• Opportunity to be an active contributor in a firm constantly striving to improve

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Paralegal