Litigation Paralegal

Berman & Simmons is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our personal injury group, specializing in complex cases and catastrophic injury.

The Litigation Paralegal will help manage civil litigation cases from intake to jury verdict. Experience from backgrounds including social service agencies with case management, trauma-informed professionals, nurse case managers, or law enforcement investigation would be helpful in this specialized position.

We are committed to providing a supportive work environment that fosters healing for our clients and our employees. Our firm values empathy, compassion, and sensitivity in our interactions with clients and we are looking for someone who shares these values. Along with experience, applicants should have excellent academic credentials and strong research and writing skills.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Meeting with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafting legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; providing written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviewing clients and witnesses and preparing summaries of their statements.
• Preparing, organizing, storing, and retrieving case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assisting attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters is helpful but not required.

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Lewiston office.

We offer an excellent wage and benefit package:

• Paid health, dental & life insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Paid parking
• Paid time off