Paralegal (Entry Level) - Remote

Overview

This entry-level Paralegal position supports attorneys with complex civil litigation documents and workflow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review documents in a custom-built database to extract information and input the information into the database.
• Maintain measured workflow expectations.
• Prepare travel and check request documents (may be assigned).
• Update various office lists and logs (may be assigned).
• Keep vendor information up to date (may be assigned).
• Code and send A/P invoices to the DC office for payment (may be assigned).
• Assist with keeping inventory and ordering office forms, including taxi vouchers and messenger/overnight delivery services (UPS, Federal Express, and Overnight Express) (may be assigned).
• Assist with coding and sending A/P invoices to the DC office for payment (may be assigned).
• Assist the Administrative Attorney with maintenance of administrative files.
• Learn MMSEA filing requirements, executive quarterly filing, and update database Medicare fields as needed.
• Research and resolve issues with invoicing.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Facility with computer applications.
• Customer service skills.
• Communication skills.
• Four-year degree.

Success Factors

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated strong professional customer service.
• Working knowledge (hands-on) of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to remain current on all software where it affects the responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and projects and complete them under time constraints.
• Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, staff, and vendors while providing information with ordinary courtesy and tact and safeguarding confidentiality.

Work Environment

• Non-smoking environment.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations.
• Available to work 9:00am–5:30pm Monday through Friday.
• Primarily remote after initial training in the Washington, D.C. office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated base salary range: $40,000.
• Actual base salary offered will depend on the applicant’s experience and qualifications and other job-related factors, including relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and (if applicable) geographic location.
• Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off, and a robust Wellness Program (for eligible dependents).

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/Disability/Veteran) and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis prohibited by applicable statutes.