Overview
A full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States is seeking a Paralegal Assistant. The firm serves clients with domestic and international operations, focusing on complex litigation and business law challenges.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with fact investigation, legal research, and document preparation
- Manage document databases, docketing, and case files
- Assist with filing in cases involving large volumes of documents
- Organize and assemble supporting documents for motions, depositions, and trials
- Retrieve specific legal documents as requested
- Support preparation of client presentations, proposals, briefs, and document productions
- Participate in mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
- Utilize and learn legal AI tools and adopt new technologies
- Meet annual targeted billable hours of 1000
- Deliver superior service to internal and external clients
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication
- Manage time, prioritize workflow, and work collaboratively within a team
Requirements
- Minimum two years litigation experience preferred
- Proficiency with Excel required
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
Compensation
Salary ranges vary by state and location:
- California: $57,000 - $90,000
- Colorado: $49,000 - $68,000
- Illinois: $54,000 - $75,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $50,000 - $60,000
- Maryland: $47,000 - $59,000
- Massachusetts: $57,000 - $79,000
- Minnesota: $48,000 - $60,000
- New York: $55,000 - $66,000
- Washington: $51,000 - $62,000
- Washington, DC: $59,000 - $71,000
Compensation varies based on skill, experience, location, and other factors. Discretionary bonuses may be available based on individual and firm performance.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
- Employee assistance program
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Participation in retirement plan after eligibility
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.