Paralegal at The Law Office of Joseph Andrews

Our firm seeks an experienced civil litigation paralegal to work in our workmen's compensation and personal injury department in the Dover, Delaware office.  A degree in paralegal studies (or the equivalent) is preferred, but not necessarily required if the applicant is a certified paralegal in Delaware.  The hours for this position are from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.  This is a full-time position with room to grow. 

Primary duties and responsibilities include, among other things:

1. Client intake;
2. Communication with employers, tort feasors, adjusters, employees, clients;
3. Conducting discovery;
4. Accurately maintaining calendars of attorneys for critical deadlines and dates to ensure all deadlines are met and work is processed in a timely and efficient manner;
5. Drafting pleadings;
6. Preparing, organizing and maintaining binders for trial; and
7. Other duties as assigned.

Necessary skills for the position include:

1. Strong verbal, written and word processing communication skills;
2. Strong investigation skills;
3. Maintaining discretion on confidential information;
4. Detail oriented; and
5. Strong communication skills.

We believe in a collaborative approach on every case and maintain a professional and collegiate atmosphere with a great team.  Qualified applicants must submit a resume, three writing samples (two of which must be legal writing) and salary requirements to info@firststatelaw.com