The Excalibur Group is currently seeking Senior Paralegals in Baltimore, MD to support a Federal contract.
**Must be a U.S. Citizen, possess good-excellent credit, able to obtain a DOJ MBI Clearance and will be subject to a background/credit screen prior to employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works under the direction of Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor.
Following established guidelines, gathers, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in preparation of opinions, briefs and other legal documents.
Summarizes depositions and other transcripts; maintains case files.
Performs simple legal research; indexes, tracks and controls exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial. Assists attorneys in courtroom; prepares exhibit cross-references. Screens documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria. Performs initial compilation of documents or production requests, subject to review by superiors and trial staff.
Researches complaints. Interviews community stakeholders, victims, and residents. Assists trial attorneys with vetting expert consultants, scheduling court reporters, cite checking, preparing trial exhibits, preparing briefing and witness materials. Assists with document coding and reviewing production of records and case related discovery. Assists trial attorneys in civil or criminal court proceedings.
REQUIREMENTS
Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
At least 2 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 1 year of experience in automated litigation support
Sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems, e.g., Relativity, Excel, JEFS/Box.com, Word, Zoom, Teams, Power Point, and social media tools
Hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure.
PAY RATE
$29.01/hour +HW
HOURS OF OPERATION Mon. – Fri. 8:30am – 5pm Except Federal Holidays
HOW TO APPLY If interested in this opportunity, please apply on our website by visiting www.theexcaliburgroup.com. Preference will be given to all qualified applicants who live in a federally certified HUBZone.
**The Excalibur Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.**