Well known and successful national law firm is seeking a degreed paralegal with litigation legal experience.
New employees will need to work the first 30 business days in the office. Afterwards, 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH. The hours are 9:00 to 5:00 but are subject to change.
Need a 3.5GPA. Will need to send your college transcript and a. writing sample upon establishment of mutual interest.
Bonuses for you and great benefits!
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Paralegals in the Washington, DC office have an opportunity to gain valuable and real-work legal experience by working closely with partners and associates on all aspects of litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
· Organizing documents and coordinating document productions in litigation.
· Obtaining documents and certificates from local or federal courts and state agencies.
· Preparing and filing all court documents.
· Conducting various document searches and research.
· Preparing witness and matter materials.
· Preparing for and attending depositions.
· Coordinating trial set-up and logistics.
· Preparing for and attending client meetings, and trials.
· Assisting attorneys during meetings with clients and during court proceedings, including taking notes and handling exhibits.
· Acting as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside vendors, such as translation services, document production vendors and trial graphics providers.
· Other duties as assigned.
Specific Requirements
Ideal candidates should meet the following qualifications:
· Outstanding organizational, administrative, and communication (oral and written) skills.
· Candidate must have 1-2 years of litigation legal experience.
· Possess high attention to detail, a strong work ethic and is self-motivated.
· Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, efficiently multi-task and produce a high-end work product in a fast-paced environment.
· Team-oriented mindset.
· Ability and willingness to work overtime.
· Interest in the legal field, as demonstrated in undergraduate coursework, extracurricular activities, or prior jobs or internships.
· BA/BS with minimum 3.5 cumulative.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.