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PrincePerelson & Associates Senior Trial Paralegal in Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Title: Senior Paralegal – Trial Department
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Are you a talented and driven individual with excellent communication skills? Do you have experience supporting commercial trials and thrive in a role supporting all litigation phases, from pleadings and discovery to trial and appeal? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We seek a Senior Paralegal to join our Trial Department in our Salt Lake City office. As a critical member of our client service teams, you will collaborate closely with attorneys, co-counsel, and clients on various substantive legal matters, particularly within commercial litigation. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who can manage complex legal tasks and contribute significantly to trial preparation and client service. This company has a great culture, growth opportunities, and a hybrid schedule after training.
In this role, you will:
Assist attorneys with litigation processes from pre-trial through post-trial procedures, including document analysis, legal research, trial preparation, and attendance in commercial trials.
Apply in-depth knowledge of legal procedures, electronic discovery, document management, and legal terminology to paralegal tasks. Serve as a senior resource for procedures and organization policies.
Manage large volumes of documents and data, working closely with attorneys to ensure proper organization and accessibility, particularly for complex commercial cases.
Locate and review information applicable to specific cases, individuals, or subjects through online research or document reviews.
Review, organize, hyperlink, and maintain document databases and spreadsheets for case tracking, discovery, and production, especially for commercial litigation cases.
Draft original correspondence and materials for communication under attorney’s signature. On occasion, draft correspondence for client signatures within the ethical boundaries of a paralegal position.
Regularly communicate with clients, government agencies, consultants, and other parties to gather and assemble information; effectively communicate findings to attorneys.
Fact-check and proofread briefs and legal documents to ensure accuracy.
Prepare, send, and track subpoenas as necessary.
Collaborate effectively with business professionals and attorneys to provide exceptional and efficient client service.
Organize, monitor, and maintain multiple projects to ensure timely completion, including for commercial litigation matters.
Perform other duties as needed to support the litigation team.
What we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with commercial trial experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong proficiency with Excel spreadsheets and data manipulation.
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and exercise independent judgment.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to efficiently manage a large volume of detailed tasks.
Professionalism in working with personnel at all levels.
Advanced understanding of Federal, State, and local rules of procedure, including electronic and hard copy court filing procedures.
Experience preparing for hearings, depositions, trials, arbitrations, and mediations, with specific experience in commercial litigation.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines individually and in a team environment.
Preferred qualifications:
- Practical knowledge of litigation-related software and databases, including Nuix and OnCue.
PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
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