Paralegal I

About the Company

Keller Postman represents a broad array of clients in class and mass actions, individual arbitrations, and multidistrict litigation matters at the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts. The firm pursues high-profile mass tort, antitrust, privacy, product liability, employment, and consumer-rights cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support throughout various phases of cases, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
• Assist attorneys with the preparation, formatting, filing, and organization of legal documents using Microsoft Word, CM/ECF, and other systems
• Conduct basic factual and legal research using Westlaw and other resources
• Assist with cite-checking legal documents for Bluebook compliance and Shepardizing authorities
• Organize and maintain case files and electronic case-management systems
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and document tracking
• Communicate professionally with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Basic understanding of federal and state court rules and procedures
• Ability to travel for up to one month at a time
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Experience with Westlaw, CM/ECF, PACER, and Bluebook
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• ABA-approved Paralegal certificate