Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC · 4 months ago
Paralegal-Litigation
Lexington, KY, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelStoll Keenon Ogden PLLC is a law firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support their Litigation Strategic Business Unit. The role involves organizing client information, assisting with trial preparation, and filing pleadings in State and Federal court.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Electronically file simple and complex pleadings in State and Federal court
Draft for electronic filing simple pleadings in State and Federal Court, including notices of deposition, notices of filing, pro hac vice motions, affidavits in support and basic orders
Preparation of domestic and foreign subpoenas and supporting documents, including an understanding of the Uniform Deposition and Discovery Act; familiarity with the Long Arm Statute for service of process and use of the Secretary of State website to determine registered agents for service of process
Preparation of Summonses and Civil Cover Sheets for initiating an action in Federal Court; preparation of Summonses for initiating an action in State Court
Preparation of Open Records Requests and FOIA requests
Familiarity of litigation support software and its use (e.g., , Relativity), including review and coding of documents relating to discovery requests and a basic understanding of privileged documents
Basic understanding of Appellate rules, formatting and preparation of citations to the record on appeal for appellate briefs
Preparation of deposition summaries and document indices, where necessary
Familiarity of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure that apply to specific paralegal functions
Maintain time entry for all billable time
Work closely with other team members to support the Strategic Business Unit needs
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance with clients, attorneys, judges, and anyone associated with a specific client matter
Follow all personnel policies and procedures of the Firm
Maintain an 8:30 – 5:00 daily schedule Monday through Friday, unless alternate schedule is pre-approved. Work may occasionally require more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours from time to time
Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to work with all portable document format (PDF) applications
Collaborate with paralegals throughout the Firm to ensure best practices are applied across the Firm
Work with the litigation team to ensure projects are on track and completed in a timely fashion
Qualification
Required
Must have a paralegal degree, paralegal certificate or paralegal experience
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask
Exceptional writing and legal drafting skills
Some travel may be required, including the possibility of overnight stays
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the team and clients
Willingness to own mistakes and work towards progress
Electronically file simple and complex pleadings in State and Federal court
Draft for electronic filing simple pleadings in State and Federal Court, including notices of deposition, notices of filing, pro hac vice motions, affidavits in support and basic orders
Preparation of domestic and foreign subpoenas and supporting documents, including an understanding of the Uniform Deposition and Discovery Act; familiarity with the Long Arm Statute for service of process and use of the Secretary of State website to determine registered agents for service of process
Preparation of Summonses and Civil Cover Sheets for initiating an action in Federal Court; preparation of Summonses for initiating an action in State Court
Preparation of Open Records Requests and FOIA requests
Familiarity of litigation support software and its use (e.g., Relativity), including review and coding of documents relating to discovery requests and a basic understanding of privileged documents
Basic understanding of Appellate rules, formatting and preparation of citations to the record on appeal for appellate briefs
Preparation of deposition summaries and document indices, where necessary
Familiarity of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure that apply to specific paralegal functions
Maintain time entry for all billable time
Work closely with other team members to support the Strategic Business Unit needs
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance with clients, attorneys, judges, and anyone associated with a specific client matter
Follow all personnel policies and procedures of the Firm
Maintain an 8:30 – 5:00 daily schedule Monday through Friday, unless alternate schedule is pre-approved. Work may occasionally require more than 37.5 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours from time to time
Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to work with all portable document format (PDF) applications
Collaborate with paralegals throughout the Firm to ensure best practices are applied across the Firm
Work with the litigation team to ensure projects are on track and completed in a timely fashion
Company
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
With nearly 150 attorneys across six offices in Kentucky and Indiana, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC (SKO) is a distinguished law firm with roots dating back to 1897.
Founded in 1897
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Pattie Dale Tye
Consulting COO
Bryan Pryor
Chief Information Officer
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