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Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid Position - Post Falls Idaho
Skepsis Legal Solutions is hiring a litigation paralegal to support our quickly growing business law firm. As a litigation paralegal, you will find yourself at the center of the legal process, playing an essential role in managing the firm's cases. You will be a critical part of our team that provides exceptional service and representation to our firm's roster of top-notch local business clientele. The litigation paralegal is a specialist in substantive legal work, playing a pivotal role as a drafter, researcher, and trusted team player.

Successful candidates are highly organized and proactive. They have at least 2 years' prior experience managing high-volume litigation caseloads in a fast-moving firm. They love learning new things, both with the team and on their own, and they find new things to learn whether directed to or not. They love case schedules, oxford commas, and speaking with the courts. They enjoy providing clients updates on their cases. They are team players who also enjoy working independently in our hybrid work environment.

About Us:
Skepsis Legal exists to unleash the full potential of local small businesses, allowing them to contribute to a thriving and resilient community by empowering them to make legally informed decisions and mitigate business risks. Our first-class team of attorneys and staff are committed to excellence, efficiency, and building lasting relationships with our clients. We prioritize collaboration, innovation, and a supportive work environment to foster growth and success.

Core Values:
At Skepsis Legal, our core values guide our actions and shape our company culture. We are looking for team members who bring these core values with them everywhere they go:
1. Elevation: At Skepsis Legal, we simply aim higher.
2. Agility: Our team can adapt, evolve, and change to perform better.
3. Community: We strengthen our community by supporting and empowering the businesses we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Perform legal research and draft memos
• Prepare draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Prepare damages summaries
• Review and summarize/highlight deposition transcripts and other documents
• File documents with the courts and other government agencies
• Proofread and format documents
• Manage cases proactively and independently, with checks from attorneys at appropriate stages

Qualifications:

• Hold a degree in paralegal studies or be a certified paralegal.
• Have at least 2 years' prior experience as a litigation paralegal managing complex cases.
• Pass a background check.
• Have a valid driver's license and means of transportation to and from the office and off-site meetings (within Kootenai/Bonner County).
• Provide your own computer, high-speed internet connection, and any accessories for performing daily work.
• Be tech-savvy and enjoy learning new software and systems through experimentation and research.
• Be available outside normal working hours for occasional early morning or after-hours meetings, with at least one week advance notice.

Required Skills:

• Excellent grammar and proofreading; Oxford comma is a must as well as two spaces between sentences.
• Intimate understanding of court rules, including local rules.
• Legal research (case law, statutes, and regulations) using Google Scholar, Fastcase, and other internet resources.
• Professional communication by phone, email, and in person.
• Ability to maintain and juggle rapidly shifting priorities with superior time management.
• Ability to tell clients, teammates, and others "no," and offer solutions.
• Extremely organized.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Microsoft Word, including advanced features in formatting legal pleadings and use of styles.
• Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including advanced formulas and pivot tables.

Benefits:

• Hybrid position; work from home most days.
• Competitive pay of $20-$50/hr DOE.
• 401K with company matching.
• Relocation stipend.
• Paid time off.
• Direct primary care health plan.
• Health share plan.
• Supportive and generally all-around awesome team culture.

To Apply: This is a hybrid office/work-from-home position in Post Falls, Idaho. If you resonate with our core values and possess the skills and qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional legal services while fostering personal and professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We look forward to reviewing your application!