PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT

PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT

Plaintiffs’ personal injury firm is seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal. Hiepler & Hiepler is a nationally recognized firm with room for growth. Outstanding benefits package includes Profit Sharing and Defined Benefits pension plans (no employee contribution), performance bonuses, premium health insurance, and paid vacation and sick time.

Core Competencies

Compassionate and personable

Ability to work independently and to see a project to its completion

Ability to troubleshoot and to solve problems

Ability to work with a team for a common goal

Excellent communication skills

Excellent writing skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Abacus, and Westlaw Next

Duties/Essential Functions

Interact with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, experts, and third parties

Prepare and respond to written discovery

Prepare pleadings and documents for court filing

Coordinate attorneys’ meetings with clients, experts, etc.