REQ: 1288

Job Opening:   

Paralegal, Las Cruses, NM

Job Description:

The paralegal will provide support to the litigation unit.  This will include, among other things, maintain case files, assisting with preparation of legal briefs and memoranda, preparation of demonstrative exhibits and PowerPoint demonstrations, using Concordance to organize and access electronic documents, filing court documents, arranging for service of documents, analyzing evidence, preparing spreadsheets, providing trial support and interacting with witnesses.  The paralegal will use Lexis and Westlaw, hands-on familiarity with word processing, database, spreadsheet, imaging, and telecommunications computer applications as they will be used often.

Education:

Requires a paralegal certificate.  An equivalent level of legal training may be substituted with the approval of the COTR.

Required Skills:

Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research.  Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.  Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, imaging and telecommunications.  Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.  Two to five years of litigation paralegal experience required. 

Schedule and Status:  Full time

Employee Type:  Regular

Able to Obtain Clearance: Must pass a credit and background check.

Possess Clearance:  N/A

For consideration:

Please send your resumes to recruiter@labat.com or fax to 703.506.4646 attention Recruiter.  Please note REQ# 1288 in the subject line.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.