Litigation Paralegal

• Assist attorneys in preparation of client work including closings, hearings and trials; assist with discovery/investigating facts, researching and other miscellaneous duties.
• Effectively prioritize work; monitor deadlines.
• File and retrieve court documents electronically for State and Federal Court in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
• File and retrieve court documents for Bankruptcy courts.
• Track and bill your time.
• Information Management.
• Organize, index and track files; maintain files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter.
• Create, maintain, and retire files according to attorney/client preference.
• Assist attorneys in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents.
• Assist with Trial Presentations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned, when assigned duties are completed, you are expected to seek out additional work and ask how you can provide assistance to others.

• Certification or degree in Paralegal studies (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or equivalent legal support experience.
• Proficiency with the following software products:
  • MS Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Nuance PDF Converter (bates stamping, redaction, editing, combing PDFs)
  • iManage/WorkSite (Maintain client matter files in paper or electronically as directed by attorney, scanning and adding hyperlink documents to indexes)
  • Secure e-mail
• Investigative mindset for strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent professional communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, and content.
• Ability to prioritize and monitor deadlines while working on multiple matters, with a sense of ownership
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Maintain firm and client confidentiality  

Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.

DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.