Paralegal/legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Portland, United States Morae Global Full time

Law Firm End User Support - Contract to Hire

Morae Global Corporation seeks to find the best and the brightest people - those who understand what it takes to deliver top quality solutions for our clients.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team at the Portland, ME US Attorney's Office. This is a one-year contract role, offering an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. As a Paralegal/Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys in the prosecution of federal cases. Your responsibilities will include comprehensive support including legal memorandums, pleading, discovery, briefs, bankruptcy petitions, case management and other paralegal-based services.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments
- Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)
- Provides direct support to Litigation Support Unit, attorneys and paralegals regarding functional and administrative duties as needed
- Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc).
- Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)
- Assists with various tasks within the Litigation Support Unit on a daily basis to include the processing of data and evidence for cases and the completion of discovery productions
- Assist with the preparation of trial and hearing presentations and demonstratives
- Collects and compiles statistical data as necessary for various reports

**Requirements**:

- 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a law firm or government agency
- Two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
- U.S. Citizenship and a 7 year minimum background investigation
- Proficiency with numerous software and databases including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite, Eclipse, Trial Director, Casemap and Quickbooks
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly gather and synthesize information
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately proofread legal documents
- Knowledge of federal court procedures and familiarity with case management systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with attorneys, clients, and external parties
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

**About Morae Global**:
**Job Type**: Contract

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

- No travel

**Experience**:

- Paralegal or Legal Assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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