HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. HORNE seeks a paralegal to provide support for the General Counsel and other in-house attorneys. The paralegal will assist the General Counsel and other in-house attorneys to meet the firm’s legal needs, including litigation management, contract management, and other legal and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in the preparation and review of legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, memoranda, contracts, and other agreements for accuracy and completeness.
Assists in review and production of documents in response to subpoenas
Investigates facts and law of cases to determine legal strategies
Performs other clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to callers, composing and typing routine correspondence, and reading and routing incoming mail
Files correspondence and legal documents in office filing system.
Ensures proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
Drafting, editing, and proofreading letters, memos, reports, and other forms of documentation needed by the attorney.
Maintain and adhere to compliance policies and procedures
Use software applications and legal and non-legal databases to produce legal related reports and documents and conduct factual research
Logically solve problems with little supervision
Regular and timely attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
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.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma is required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies is preferred.
2-5 years legal industry experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred and Additional Considerations
5+ years’ experience as a paralegal
Experience in both litigation and corporate transactional legal practices
