Paralegal Job

PARALEGAL is needed for a CONTRACT opportunity with Yoh's client located in HAZELWOOD, MO.

THE BIG PICTURE - TOP SKILLS SHOULD YOU POSSESS:

- This paralegal position will provide support, in a team setting, to the attorneys in the Litigation Practice Group.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- Responsibilities will include: coordinating with in-house counsel and senior paralegals, outside counsel, and company personnel to expedite the collecting, organizing and processing of documents for discovery requests, internal and external investigations, litigation cases, and third-party subpoenas.
- These activities will include working with attorneys, paralegals and clients across the enterprise to gather paper and electronic files.
- Duties may also include compiling witness lists, scheduling interviews, meetings and depositions, and tracking discovery and collections.
- Assisting in identifying and locating potential company witnesses, and identifying and collecting relevant documents
- Assisting with witness interviews regarding case information, case documents, and preparation of witness memoranda
- Drafting of document preservation and collection memos
- Performing and directing litigation document processing activities and monitoring vendors
- Performing legal and factual research utilizing specialized software (eg Lexis/Nexis, CourtLink, WestLaw), the World-Wide Web, the Intranet, and other legal applications.
- The paralegal should also be able to manage databases and recommend possible solutions and courses of action to senior paralegals as necessary.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- Bachelors degree or paralegal degree from an accredited university and at least five (5) years of litigation paralegal experience is preferred.
- Experience handling litigation matters is required.
- Experience in electronic discovery and database tools is a plus.
- Must be able to work independently and handle given assignments with minimal oversight by attorneys and/or lead paralegals.
- The position may require occasional responsibilities for team or department-oriented tasks, projects, and activities.
- A cooperative, positive, team-oriented attitude is a requirement.
- Use of personal vehicle for local travel required, with reimbursement of related costs; and occasional domestic travel via common carrier may be required.
- This is a six (6) month contract.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW!

RECRUITER:Angela Clark

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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