Job Description

Position Summary

The Paralegal position provides support for firm attorneys throughout all phases of litigation as well as administrative assistance. Professionalism and confidentiality are essential in this role.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Paralegal in a litigation environment.
• Stable tenure with previous employers.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and Teams skills.
• Substantial experience working with electronic court filings in both state and federal courts.
• Experience managing and organizing large files both manually and electronically.
• Experience with Netdocs or a similar document management system.
• Experience with LMS+ or a similar timekeeping system.
• Professional demeanor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

The following are the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

• Providing paralegal support for attorneys with complex dockets.
• Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, and pre-trial motions.
• Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.
• Proofread and review formatting of final documents.
• Assisting with e-discovery projects and productions.
• Assisting in preparation for mediations and depositions, including compiling exhibits and key documents.
• Assisting in all aspects of trial preparations, including utilizing trial technology.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date calendars for important trial (and other) deadlines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not a comprehensive listing of responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide support to legal assistant teams as needed.
• Maintain a clean workspace.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment, primarily in-office.

Essential Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information so others will understand. This position requires prolonged periods working in a stationary position at a desk and on a computer. This position requires the ability to move about the office, use office machinery and occasionally move files up to 20 pounds.

Expected Work Hours

Usual and customary days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but may vary depending on business needs. Occasional overtime may be necessary.

Travel

This position is expected to travel as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, which may include the individual’s hair and grooming), ethnicity, color, religion (including reasonable accommodation of religious beliefs, observances, or practices), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (including requesting or taking approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or applicable state leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, lawful off-duty cannabis use (California employees only), and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment. In addition to federal law requirements, MH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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