Senior Paralegal
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Paralegal to join our Law Department at Metra. As a key member of our team, you will provide administrative support and complex paralegal services to our department attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal functions.
Key Responsibilities- Assist attorneys in drafting and maintaining correspondence between Metra internal departments and external parties.
- Travel within the service area to retrieve and preserve documents necessary for discovery and trial.
- Coordinate team activities, assign tasks, and monitor performance.
- Draft, abstract complex transcripts, and analyze legal documents.
- Prepare and file pleadings and affidavits, and handle court follow-ups.
- Schedule depositions, meetings, and site inspections, and apprise attorneys and relevant parties of deadlines.
- An Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited institution.
- Five years of experience as a paralegal conducting research, preparing documents, scheduling meetings, maintaining files, and drafting responses to requests and appeals.
- Considerable knowledge of court procedures, filing requirements, pleading rules, and the subpoena process.
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations related to railroad transportation.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and litigation-related computer applications and databases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply specific laws and ordinances, perform legal research, and draft legal documents.
Metra is a dynamic and growing organization that offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced paralegal looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.
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