Overview
This position supports attorneys and paralegals by managing data and assisting with case organization. The role may be filled remotely, through the organization’s virtual office, or in any of its office locations.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to attorneys and paralegals in managing data and supporting case organization.
- Manage, organize, store, and analyze incoming data while upholding agreed-upon security standards.
- Review data for inconsistencies or anomalies that could skew analytical results.
- Maintain the database.
- Communicate with team members about data changes and requirements.
- Download and save documents into NetDocs.
- Assist with other tasks as assigned.
- Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI preferred.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensure incoming data is managed, organized, stored, and analyzed efficiently and securely.
- Identify and flag data issues that could affect analytical outcomes.
- Keep the database current and accurate.
- Coordinate with team members regarding data updates and requirements.
- Handle document download and storage into NetDocs.
- Meet a billable requirement of 1000 hours.
Requirements
- Ability to deliver superior service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
- Ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
- Ability to produce acceptable amounts of work efficiently and accurately, with a quality final work product.
- Sound judgment, ability to assume responsibility for decisions, and act decisively under deadlines.
- High level of professional integrity, including maintaining confidentiality and building trust.
- When applicable, ability to lead and motivate the work of others, including managing direct report(s) (performance evaluation, goal-setting, employee development, and problem-solving).
Position-Specific Qualifications
- Two years litigation experience mandatory.
- Asbestos experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Experience with electronic court filings.
- Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time.
Compensation & Benefits
Employees receive compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
Expected compensation ranges by location:
- State of California: $47,000 - $96,000
- State of Colorado: $43,000 - $77,000
- State of Connecticut: $37,000 - $94,000
- State of Illinois: $42,000 - $82,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $51,000 - $92,000
- State of Maine: $32,000 - $73,000
- State of Maryland: $45,000 - $69,000
- State of Massachusetts: $47,000 - $90,000
- State of Minnesota: $47,000 - $77,000
- State of New York: $44,000 - $94,000
- State of Virginia: $30,000 - $89,000
- State of Vermont: $46,000 - $89,000
- State of Washington: $45,000 - $86,000
- Washington, DC: $60,000 - $89,000
Salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.
Full-time employees receive benefits including:
- Medical and dental coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
- Employee assistance program
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
- And more
Location
Remote (virtual office) or in any of the organization’s office locations in the United States.
Additional Information
- This posting is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the position and is not exhaustive.
- Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with a disability.
- Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.