Overview
Judicial Assistant – Clerical, Administrative Assistant Jobs in White River Junction, VT at Vermont Judiciary
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paralegal is responsible for supporting multiple attorneys in the Firm and is expected to have a high degree of responsibility for project management and implementation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Drafting documents, filing motions, interviewing clients and preparing contracts or retainers
Keep progression of case on track in preparation for trials, hearings and depositions
Drafting, editing and maintaining witness and exhibit lists
Assist attorneys in daily case management
Interact with other paralegals to assist with heavy workload or coverage
Prepare, review, edit, proofread and file a variety of documents
Review, cull and summarize document production
Communicate with and prepare documents for experts
Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets and other materials
Administratively support firm business development, if needed
Developing, responding or objecting to interrogatories or request to admit and summarizing interrogatories and admissions received
Drafting and editing pleadings; includes reviewing and answering complaints, counterclaims and third-party complaints, motions to dismiss or strike jurisdictional motions and research for pleadings
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Integrity/Ethics – Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.
Communication – Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Interpersonal Skills – Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback, and handles constructive criticism.
Quality – Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
Sense of Urgency – Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, meets deadlines.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Associates degree in paralegal or legal studies or other related discipline is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of legal experience required, and 4+ years in legal experience preferred. Experience locating land records and Oklahoma Corporation Commission filings preferred. ECF Court filing experience preferred.
Computer Skills: Skilled with MS Office Suite and other office products.
Certificates & Licenses: Paralegal certification from ABA-approves program is preferred.
Other Requirements: Excellent written and oral communication skills (comprehension & expression). Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style. Detail-oriented and ability to create, compose, proof and edit correspondence. Possess sense of initiative and responsibility to manage case load and maintain confidentiality of records and information. Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment and maintain case/trial deadlines. Excellent problem-solving skills and team mindset. Ability to ask questions, clarify issues, and provide project updates as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment is in a professional office setting. The majority of activity this role performs will be sedentary work.
Title: Judicial Assistant – Clerical, Administrative Assistant
Company: Vermont Judiciary
Location: White River Junction, VT
