| Paralegal IV |
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| Also referred to as: Research Paralegal IV |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience. |
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| Similar Jobs: Legal Assistant IV, Paralegal II, Paralegal I, Paralegal III, Paralegal Supervisor, Paralegal Manager, Paralegal V, Legal Assistant II, Legal Assistant III |
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| Level of Education: Paralegal IV Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Paralegal IV Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal IV Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Paralegal IV Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
